treen

[ treen ]

adjective

1. made entirely of wood.

noun

1. treenware.

treen

/ ˈtriːən /

adjective

1. made of wood; wooden

noun

1. another name for treenware
2. the art of making treenware

Word History and Origins

Origin of treen¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English adjective trene, trein, Old English trēowen, triwen. tree, -en ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of treen¹

Old English trēowen , from trēow tree

Example Sentences

So then-President George H.W. Bush and other prominent Republicans endorsed Treen in the House runoff.

From The Daily Beast

Those in attendance included Barbara Treen, a longtime activist on behalf of incarcerated women and a member of the parole board.

From The Daily Beast

“He was so disrespectful to the relationship and to her,” Treen says.

From The 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.

From Project Gutenberg

Hearing this deposition, dost thou affirm the like upon thy oath, Master Euseby Treen, or dost thou vary in aught essential?

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And there the trencher commonly was seenWith its attendant ample platter treen.

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A few days after Tom's return, he and Patience went down to Treen.

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Before the mayor had finished speaking the three Treen merchants were brought, handcuffed, into his presence.

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