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oystered

American  
[oi-sterd] / ˈɔɪ stərd /

adjective

Furniture.

  1. veneered with matched flitches having a figure of concentric rings.

Etymology

Origin of oystered

First recorded in 1910–15; oyster + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Ms. Gunderson is also well served by much of the cast, particularly Mr. McNall, an Off Broadway treasure who was until recently oystered away at the Pearl Theater.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2017

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