Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
treen [tree-uh n] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- made entirely of wood.
noun
Origin of treen before 1000; Middle English (adj.); Old English trēowen. See tree, -en2 Examples from the Web for treen Contemporary Examples of treen
So then-President George H.W. Bush and other prominent Republicans endorsed Treen in the House runoff.
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“He was so disrespectful to the relationship and to her,” Treen says.
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Historical Examples of treen
A few days after Tom’s return, he and Patience went down to Treen.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series
William Bottrell
Before the mayor had finished speaking the three Treen merchants were brought, handcuffed, into his presence.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series
William Bottrell
Here the nearest road to Chyannor strikes off to the right of that leading to Treen.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series
William Bottrell
Yet much time passed, and their rock-hewn cradle was still empty, when a happy thought struck a wise man of Treen.
Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series
William Bottrell
Old folks, only just departed, often witnessed their gambols amongst the carns of Castle Treen.
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British Dictionary definitions for treen treen adjective
- made of wood; wooden
noun
- another name for treenware
- the art of making treenware
Word Origin for treen Old English trēowen, from trēow tree