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Moses basket

British  
/ ˈməʊzɪz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Moses basket

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

Example Sentences

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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

In April 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted buying a Moses basket while pregnant with Prince George at high-end shop Blue Almonds.

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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