chinched

chinse v These [studs] were placed upright, side by side, to form the walls. The narrow spaces between were "chinched" with moss or wood shavings - anything that would keep out draughts. [ see also 'studs' ] DNE-cit W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I c...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/12530
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Summary:chinse v These [studs] were placed upright, side by side, to form the walls. The narrow spaces between were "chinched" with moss or wood shavings - anything that would keep out draughts. [ see also 'studs' ] DNE-cit W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I chinch, chintz, CARK, MOSS; STOG, BLOCKED, studs Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 27 Apr 2015