wicker-work
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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
Instead, the versatile Joseph, as if to keep up his character for versatility, has taken to a new calling altogether—that of basket-making, with the construction of bird-cages, and other kinds of wicker-work.
From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne
He caught a glimpse of more than one dealer in delicatessen whose display of silver-clad sausage and heavy pasty and wicker-work flask was enough to stimulate the appetite of a jaded epicure.
From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander
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)
A low horse-shoe table of wicker-work, supported upon basket pedestals, extended the entire length of the hall.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
