Wick"er (?), n. [OE. wiker,
wikir, osier, probably akin to AS. wīcan to give way.
Cf. Weak.]
1. A small pliant twig or osier; a rod for making
basketwork and the like; a withe.
2. Wickerwork; a piece of wickerwork, esp. a
basket.
Then quick did dress
His half milk up for cheese, and in a press
Of wicker pressed it.
Chapman.
3. Same as 1st Wike. [Prov. Eng.]
Wick"er (?), a. Made of, or covered
with, twigs or osiers, or wickerwork.
Each one a little wicker basket had,
Made of fine twigs, entrailéd curiously.
Spenser.
Wick"er (?), n. [OE. wiker,
wikir, osier, probably akin to AS. wīcan to give way.
Cf. Weak.]
1. A small pliant twig or osier; a rod for making
basketwork and the like; a withe.
2. Wickerwork; a piece of wickerwork, esp. a
basket.
Then quick did dress
His half milk up for cheese, and in a press
Of wicker pressed it.
Chapman.
3. Same as 1st Wike. [Prov. Eng.]
Wick"er (?), a. Made of, or covered
with, twigs or osiers, or wickerwork.
Each one a little wicker basket had,
Made of fine twigs, entrailéd curiously.
Spenser.