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{{non-gloss definition|Used with the {{glossary|adverb}} sense of ''about''.}}

(Northern England) To circulate or spread (news, a rumour, etc.)

{{non-gloss definition|Used with the {{glossary|preposition}} sense of ''about''.}}

(transitive)

# (archaic) To plant trees or other vegetation in (a place).

# (archaic) To encircle or surround (something) with other things.

# (informal) To attack (someone); to set upon.

To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.