Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for WAIN'SCOT
WAIN'SCOT, v.t.
- To line with boards; as, to wainscot a hall. Music sounds better in chambers wainscoted than hanged. – Bacon.
- To line with different materials. The other is wainscoted with looking-glass. – Addison.
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