noun
wainscot
Wainscot (noun) means Wooden panels, often oak, fixed to the bottom part of a room's walls.
noun
1
Wooden panels, often oak, fixed to the bottom part of a room's walls.
2
Any of several types of moth in the noctuid family.
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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”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of wainscot?
"wainscot" (noun) means wooden panels, often oak, fixed to the bottom part of a room's walls.
What is another word for wainscot?
Other words for "wainscot" include wainscoting, dado, wainscotting.
What are the different meanings of wainscot?
"wainscot" has 2 main meanings: 1. Wooden panels, often oak, fixed to the bottom part of a room's walls; 2. Any of several types of moth in the noctuid family.
