brierwood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of brierwood
Example Sentences
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Felix nodded in dismissal, rested his elbows on the table, and again puffed away at his brierwood.
From Felix O'Day by Smith, Francis Hopkinson
Supplying ourselves with the primal necessities of stout sticks and brierwood pipes we set out.
From In Jeopardy by Sutphen, Van Tassel
The moon had already risen when Bradley, with his brierwood pipe, preceded Richardson upon the veranda.
From A Phyllis of the Sierras by Harte, Bret
Just as he expected, Hatton was standing in front of the open fireplace puffing furiously at a chunky little brierwood pipe.
From Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. by King, Charles
Turning, she saw her husband puffing away at his brierwood pipe.
From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton
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