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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Baby Basics has already helped 1500 families in Sheffield so far this year and one in every ten babies born in the city receives a Moses basket from the charity.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
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
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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