cedar chest

noun

1. a chest made of or lined with cedar, used to store clothing, blankets, etc., especially for protection against moths.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cedar chest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

They were delivered in due time, and packed in a richly-mounted cedar chest, were sent to the royal recipient.

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Then, while the girls uttered cries of delight, she called Janet and bade her open the cedar chest in the next room.

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She had been planning to look for a certain white wool shawl in the cedar chest near the east window.

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There were trunks in one corner, a great many, and a cedar chest.

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Now he released it and brought himself upright upon the cedar chest.

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