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; see origin at birch, -en ²

Example Sentences

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

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

The other company defend themselves with birchen boughs and young lime twigs; finally the multitude award the victory to Summer, and he is crowned with flowers.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

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 Reid, Mayne

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.

Will you await me at half past ten in the birchen hut?

From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von