worm fence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of worm fence
An Americanism dating back to 1645–55
Example Sentences
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When he reached the worm fence of the hemp field, he threw his load from his shoulder upon the topmost rail, and, holding it there with one hand, climbed over.
From The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields by James Lane Allen
The man crossed his arms on the top rail of the worm fence, and laughed.
From The Shepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell Wright
With only the worm fence and its rough clothing of wild vines and briers between them, the women met face to face.
From Ann Boyd by Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben
There seemed an enemy behind every bush, a rebel in every corner of the worm fence.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
Beyond the high worm fence grew a stubborn tangle of briers, vines, and cane.
From The Flower of the Chapdelaines by F. C. (Frederick Coffay) Yohn
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