wicker-work
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Demi-john, dem′i-jon, n. a glass bottle with a full body and narrow neck, enclosed in wicker-work.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
When speaking of Salisbury Cathedral spire, allusion was made to the repairs being carried out from a wicker-work contrivance suspended from the top.
From Ecclesiastical Curiosities by Various
Sciath, sī′ath, n. an oblong shield of wicker-work formerly used in Ireland.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Jenny's influence is noticeable in the cushions in the wicker-work arm-chairs, in the window curtains and porti�res of art serge, and in the huge chrysanthemums of the wall paper.
From Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
Thus, with only twelve companions, in the wicker-work "curraghs" covered with oxhide that were the only boats of the Celtic races at the time, the future apostle of Scotland set sail from his native land.
From Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)
