wainscot

Definitions


[ˈweɪnskət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an area of wooden panelling on the lower part of the walls of a room

- a drab yellowish to brown-coloured European moth


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Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German wagenschot, apparently from wagen ‘wagon’ + schot, probably meaning ‘partition’. wainscot dates from the early 19th century


[ˈweɪnskət], (Verb)

Definitions:
- line (a room or wall) with wooden panelling
(e.g: the interior was to be wainscotted to a height of 4 feet)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German wagenschot, apparently from wagen ‘wagon’ + schot, probably meaning ‘partition’. wainscot dates from the early 19th century




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