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Definition of Inglenook
1. Noun. A corner by a fireplace.
Definition of Inglenook
1. Noun. (mostly historical architecture) A corner or nook beside an open fireplace. ¹
2. Noun. (mostly historical architecture) A bench or seat placed in a fireplace inglenook. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inglenook
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inglenook
Literary usage of Inglenook
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1912)
"inglenook, VI—ft—11; Harrisburg, VI—12—11; Perdix, VI—10 to VII—1 on flowers.
... Carlisle Jc., VI—24 to VII—9; inglenook, Vili to VII—18, taken mostly on ..."
2. The Inner Man: Good Things to Eat and Drink and where to Get Them by Daniel O'Connell (1891)
"THE inglenook VINEYARD.—The wines of California have had in Captain ... Mr.
FA Haber, 122 Sansome St., is the sole representative for the inglenook wines, ..."
3. The Waverley novels. 25 vols. by Walter Scott (1862)
"Auld Janet was established at the inglenook ; Davie had turned the spit to his
immortal honour ; and even Ban and Bus- car, in the liberality of ..."
4. The Craftsman by Gustav Stickley (1907)
"The surface of the wall board around the inglenook and along the adjacent walls
was roughened by the application of thick ..."
5. Recommended Country Inns & Pubs of Britain by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2004)
"THE inglenook HOTEL 255 Pagham Road, Pagham, Bognor Regis, ... with oak beams
and inglenook fires helping to create a cosy, family atmosphere. ..."
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