alcove
A small, recessed section in a larger room
brusquely
In an abrupt or blunt manner
chifforobe
A piece of furniture with both a cabinet tall enough for hanging clothes and a chest of drawers
chow-chow
A pickled relish containing tomatoes, onions and other vegetables, common in the American South and Appalachia
condemned
When in reference to a building, declared unfit for use or service
cow grid
A man-made obstacle used to prevent cows from wandering. It usually consists of several metal bars covering a depression in the road, spaced widely enough so that the animals' legs will fall through if they try to cross over it.
crinoline
A stiffened petticoat designed to add shape to a dress
eaves
The bottom edge of a roof, which often overhangs the walls of the structure
gingham
A mid-weight, inexpensive checked fabric often used for clothing
harrumph
To noisily clear ones throat
layette
A set of clothing for a new-born infant
notions
Small objects and accessories
organdy
A sheer, stiff cotton fabric commonly used for summer dresses.
sheen
A soft shine or lustre
spindly
Thin or flimsy
talisman
An item imbued with magical or sacred properties
teetotaler
Someone who abstains from alcohol and who may advocate that others do similarly
tooled
to be impressed onto a surface, usually leather
Wandering Jew
A species of climbing vine with small blue flowers
wringer
A press with two rollers used to squeeze excess water from laundry
