Etymology
Origin of birchen
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at birch, -en 2
Example Sentences
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In those parts of Pennsylvania where there are many German settlers, the little sinners often find birchen rods suggestively placed in their stockings on Christmas morning.
From Threads of Grey and Gold by Myrtle Reed
By this hand I'le cry Brooms in't, birchen Brooms Sir, Before I eat one bit from your benevolence.
From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject by Francis Beaumont
It stood alone on the green hill side, That fairy birchen tree, Its yellow leaves in the autumn breeze Were flutt'ring heavily.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
Upon the bosom of the blue lakelet, the fountain of thy life, I have launched my birchen boat; and yielding to thy current, have floated softly southward.
From The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West by Mayne Reid
The wall of ice that bound the birchen forest broke and with a roar plunged down into the sea.
From The Green Forest Fairy Book by Loretta Ellen Brady
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