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Definition of Skreens
1. skreen [n] - See also: skreen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Skreens
Literary usage of Skreens
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Rural Economy of the Southern Counties: Comprizing Kent, Surrey, Sussex by Marshall (William), Mr Marshall, William Marshall (1798)
"The use of these skreens being known, or believed, the first care, on planting
a new ground, is that of training up skreens to protect it. ..."
2. Remarks on Forest Scenery, and Other Woodland Views by William Gilpin (1834)
"It was skirted in every part with weeds, shooting out and retiring in skreens on
each side, and folding over each other. The whole was a pleasing piece of ..."
3. Inventions, Improvements, and Practice of Benjamin Thompson, in the Combined by Benjamin Thompson (1847)
"COAL skreens. Figures 12 and 13, Plate II, being a Plan and Section. When I first
became acquainted with the Newcastle Coal District, ..."
4. Records of Ye Antient Borough of South Molton, in Ye County of Devon by South Molton, England (1893)
"... obtained for taking down the Rood Loft skreens &c in South Molton Church.
George, by divine Permission Lord Bishop of Exon Greeting WHEREAS the Minister ..."
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