worm fence

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With only the worm fence and its rough clothing of wild vines and briers between them, the women met face to face.

From Ann Boyd by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)

As he crossed the log over the mill-stream, the spotted fox-hound puppy waddled after him, and several startled rabbits peered out from a clump of sassafras by the "worm" fence.

From The Miller Of Old Church by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

Meanwhile Si had strolled over a little ways to where an old worm fence had stood when the regiment went into camp.

From Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign by McElroy, John

This worm fence secured to the nature lover and to wild life a strip of land eight or ten feet wide, whereon plant, bird, beast, reptile, and insect flourished and reproduced.

From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse

The old "worm" fence went down, and as Dan piled up some loose rails before him, a creeping brier tore his fingers until the blood spurted upon his sleeve.

From The Battle Ground by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson