Moses basket
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Moses basket
C20: from Moses being left in a cradle of bulrushes (Exodus 2:3)
Example Sentences
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Natalie's Needham's baby 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 ● Jun. 24, 2026
They bought a Moses basket, decorated his room and thought they would be in hospital for just five days.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
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
Ruthie had asked Mira to buy him a Moses basket.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 28, 2013
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