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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Then Cissy ordered him to get her some warm water, which he brought from one of the kettles swinging on the birchen tripods scattered here and there about the encampment.
From The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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 Roby, John
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 Beaumont, Francis
The night air was raw with the chill of thawing snow, and carried no sound but the soft tinkle of the sap as it dript swiftly into the birchen cups.
From The House in the Water A Book of Animal Stories by Bull, Charles Livingston
He passed where Newark's stately tower Looks out from Yarrow's birchen bower.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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