hall tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hall tree
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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A hall tree can have a bench on one side and coat storage on the other.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
The sunlight on the marble slab of the hall tree faded slowly away.
From Stubble by George Looms
He peeled off his overcoat and hung it on the hall tree, sticking his swagger-stick in one of its pockets.
From The Great Potlatch Riots by Allen Kim Lang
They were now come to the hall tree, and the General himself helped his guest off with his overcoat and hung it beside his own.
From The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys by Gulielma Zollinger
Purchase a few hooks at a hardware store and fasten in the upper arms as shown, and the hall tree is complete.
From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 3 by H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
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