treen

[ tree-uh n ]

/ ˈtri ən /

adjective

made entirely of wood.

noun

treenware.

Nearby words

treed, treefish, treehopper, treehouse, treelined, treen, treenail, treenware, treetop, treeware, tref

Origin of treen

before 1000; Middle English (adj.); Old English trēowen. See tree, -en²

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Examples from the Web for treen

So then-President George H.W. Bush and other prominent Republicans endorsed Treen in the House runoff.
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“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
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
The third thing they tell of is the exchange of vessel, as of treen platters into pewter, and wooden spoons into silver or tin.
Elizabethan England|William Harrison

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
The old people of Treen did not know what these stones were placed there for.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series|William Bottrell
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

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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treen

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