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Moses basket

British  
/ ˈməʊzɪz /

noun

  1. a portable cradle for a baby, often made of straw or wicker

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Moses basket

C20: from Moses being left in a cradle of bulrushes (Exodus 2:3)

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Natalie's son Kouper died of respiratory complications in July 2019 in a Moses basket in the family living room, when he was just 24 hours old.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

He shows some illustrations from his edition of the good book, which include a baby Trump in the Moses basket and Trump as Adam, naked except for a fig leaf.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2024

We arrived home to a pram in the hallway and a Moses basket set up in our bedroom.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2018

But should the child be in a Moses basket or crib before a full-size cot?

From BBC Oct. 21, 2016

Ruthie had asked Mira to buy him a Moses basket.

From The New Yorker Jan. 28, 2013

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