birchen

American  

[bur-chuhn] / ˈbɜr tʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to birch.

2. made or consisting of birch.

   birchen furniture.

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Etymology

Origin of birchen

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; birch, -en ²

Example Sentences

To give a lover a birchen branch, is for a maiden to accept his addresses; to give him a collen, or hazel, the reverse.

From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt

But other folk declare that on dark misty nights a pair resembling them are often seen to wander through the dim aisles of a certain birchen forest where the silver foxes are found.

From The Green Forest Fairy Book by Brady, Loretta Ellen

But I laughed at him and saw his broad paddle stab the water, and the birchen craft shoot out among the reeds.

From The Little Red Foot by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

There, on the rough birchen bench, something white gleams.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip

In this canoe, made of the outer rind of the birchen tree, they carry their family, and furniture, and all their worldly effects—children, dogs, fishing-tackle, guns, their tent, cooking utensils, and themselves.

From Gleanings by the Way by Clark, John A.