Sentence:  "Gilbert White, the well-known naturalist, in a letter dated Selborne, Oct. 4th, 1775, says, 'Our people here, you know, call coppice-wood or hedge-wood <WSD>"rice</WSD>" or "rise". Is this word still in use in that neighbourhood? And is it also known in Surrey?" 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A (twig) or (stick).