Wicker
wicker (?), n. (OE. wiker,wikir, osier, probably akin to AS. wican to give way.
Cf. Weak.)
1. A small pliant twig or osier; a rod for making
basketwork and the like; a withe.
2. Wickerwork; a piece of wickerwork, esp. a
basket.
Then quick did dress
His half milk up for cheese, and in a press
Of wicker pressed it. Chapman.
3. Same as 1st Wike. (Prov. Eng.)
wicker (?), a. Made of, or coveredwith, twigs or osiers, or wickerwork.
Each one a little wicker basket had,
Made of fine twigs, entrailed curiously.
Spenser.
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