Trans-plānt', v. t.
[imp. & p. p. TRANSPLANTED; p. pr. & vb. n. TRANSPLANTING.] [From Lat. trans and Eng. plant; Fr. transplanter, Pr. & Pg. transplantar, Sp. trasplantar, It. traspiantare, L. Lat. transplantare].
Sense 1. To remove and plant in another place; as, to transplant trees.
Sense 2. To remove and settle or establish for residence in another place; as, to transplant inhabitants. “Being transplanted out of his cold, barren diocese of St. David into a warmer climate.” Clarendon.