First Known Use: 14th century
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wicker
noun wick·er \ˈwi-kər\
: thin twigs or sticks that are woven together to make furniture and baskets
Full Definition of WICKER
1
: a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) : withe
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Origin of WICKER
Middle English wiker, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect vikker willow, Old Norse veikr weak — more at weak
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noun wick·er \ˈwi-kər\
Definition of WICKER for Kids
1
: a flexible twig (as of willow) used especially in making baskets or furniture
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Definition of WICKER for Kids
: made of wicker <wicker furniture>
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