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From wainscot + -ing. Attested since at least the 17th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
wainscotting
Today it means: Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls. Full definition →
Today it means: Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls. Full definition →
From wainscot + -ing. Attested since at least the 17th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.