Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A basket lined with metal, for removing plates and other utensils which have been used at table, preparatory to washing them.
- noun A basket, usually divided into compartments, for holding the knives, forks, spoons, etc., in daily use.
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Examples
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Major Pendennis the candle to go to bed, followed afterwards with the plate-basket; and the next morning brought him the key of the hall clock — the Squire always used to wind it up of a
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Fourth, that I should do well to have an eye, that evening, on the plate-basket.
The Moonstone 2003
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But the best of us have our weaknesses — and my weakness, when I know a family plate-basket to be out on a pantry-table, is to be instantly reminded of that basket by the sight of a strolling stranger whose manners are superior to my own.
The Moonstone 2003
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A large plate-basket or two, for removing dishes and silver that have been used, are necessary, and should not be forgotten.
Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
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"Grace has never so much as carried up the plate-basket."
A Sheaf of Corn Mary E. Mann
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She then took the plate-basket on her arm and went upstairs.
Of Human Bondage 1919
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"If it says so in the Bible it is so, Philip," said Mrs. Carey gently, taking up the plate-basket.
Of Human Bondage 1919
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She then took the plate-basket on her arm and went upstairs.
Of Human Bondage 1915
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"If it says so in the Bible it is so, Philip," said Mrs. Carey gently, taking up the plate-basket.
Of Human Bondage 1915
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The common noun hamper is from hanapier in a sense something like plate-basket.
The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909
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