treen

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/ trin /

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adjective

made entirely of wood.

noun

treenware.

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Origin of treen

First recorded before 1000; Middle English adjective trene, trein, Old English trēowen, triwen. see origin at tree, -en²

Words nearby treen

tree layer, tree line, treelined, tree lupine, tree mallow, treen, treenail, treenware, tree of heaven, tree of Jesse, tree of knowledge of good and evil

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How to use treen in a sentence

So then-President George H.W. Bush and other prominent Republicans endorsed Treen in the House runoff.
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Those in attendance included Barbara Treen, a longtime activist on behalf of incarcerated women and a member of the parole board.
Scarsdale Doctor Killer Jean Harris Found Redemption in Prison|Michael Daly|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“He was so disrespectful to the relationship and to her,” Treen says.
Scarsdale Doctor Killer Jean Harris Found Redemption in Prison|Michael Daly|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And now I've done giving you all my messages, I'll tell you some good news for the poor young gentleman who is so bad at Treen.
Basil|Wilkie Collins

Hearing this deposition, dost thou affirm the like upon thy oath, Master Euseby Treen, or dost thou vary in aught essential?
Citation and Examination of William Shakspeare|Walter Savage Landor
And there the trencher commonly was seenWith its attendant ample platter treen.
Customs and Fashions in Old New England|Alice Morse Earle
A few days after Tom's return, he and Patience went down to Treen.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series|William Bottrell
Before the mayor had finished speaking the three Treen merchants were brought, handcuffed, into his presence.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series|William Bottrell

British Dictionary definitions for treen

treen

/ (ˈtriːən) /

adjective

made of wood; wooden

noun

another name for treenware

the art of making treenware

Word Origin for treen

Old English trēowen, from trēow tree

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