worm fence
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The Mormons in most cases fired from their houses, while the Antis found such shelter as they could in a cornfield and along a worm fence.
From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by William Alexander Linn
One of the figures in the foreground was a dead Confederate boy, lying in the angle of a worm fence.
From The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915 by Basil L. (Basil Lanneau) Gildersleeve
A "worm" fence at a little distance scattered beneath the fire, and as he looked up he saw the long rails flying across the field.
From The Battle Ground by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
But there was seldom any lack of fruit—beside the orchard, there were trees up and down all the static fence rows—the corner of a worm fence furnishing an ideal seat.
From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by Martha McCulloch-Williams
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
