Virginia fence

noun

: worm fence

called also Virginia rail fence

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Virginia fence was in 1671

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Cite this Entry

“Virginia fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Virginia%20fence. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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