noun
wainscot
Wainscot (noun) means an area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
noun
1
An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
2
Any of various noctuid moths.
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Etymology
From Middle English waynscot, from Middle Low German wagenschot or Middle Dutch waghenscote, assumed to be from wagen (“wagon”) (from Old Saxon wagan) + schot, meaning “partition, crossbar," which is from or related to skiotan (“to shoot”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of wainscot?
"wainscot" (noun) means an area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
What are the different meanings of wainscot?
"wainscot" has 2 main meanings: 1. An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls; 2. Any of various noctuid moths.