wainscot

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The Wood makes very pretty Wainscot, Shingles for Houses, and Planks for several Uses.

From A New Voyage to Carolina, containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc. by Lawson, John

Wainscot is not the only interior woodwork used; we often find whole walls finished in paneled wood, and fireplaces with a simple frame in paneled effects.

From Remodeled Farmhouses by Northend, Mary H.

The latter have revenged 'emselves by dying behind the Wainscot, which makes the lower Part of the House soe unbearable, 'speciallie to Father, that we are impatient to be off.

From Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary by Manning, Anne

Up once, you are walled in with Wainscot, and that is good discretion to avoid the trouble of making your will every night; for once falling out else would break your neck perfectly.

From A Wanderer in Holland by Marshall, Herbert, R. W .S.

Wainscot shall be of 3/4' thick by 35/8", 51/2" & 71/2" clear white pine, tongue & grooved, with a 1/4" bead on one face edge.

From The Fairfax County Courthouse by Netherton, Ross De Witt