rail fencingn.
/ˈreɪl ˌfɛnsɪŋ/, /ˌreɪl ˈfɛnsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈreɪl ˌfɛnsɪŋ/ Originally U.S.
Fencing made of upright posts and horizontal rails.
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the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > hedge or fence > a fence > post-and-rail fence
rail fence1649
post and rail1653
post-and-rail fence1684
post-and-rail fencing1684
rail fencing1797
post and paling1823
stake and rider1829
Russell fence1890
1797 Ann. Agric. & Other Useful Arts 159 Posts for rail-fencing made of the acacia or locust-tree, stood wet and dry next the ground better than any other timber posts in common use.
1822 Sat. Evening Post (Philadelphia) 12 Jan. 3/4 (advt.) For Sale—A Bargain, A Valuable Farm, situate in New Britain Township, Bucks County..containing 105 acres, 20 of which are well timbered, 20 of first rate bottom land meadow, the remainder under a high state of cultivation, inclosed with good post, rail and stone fencing.
1968 J. Arnold Shell Bk. Country Crafts v. 101 Rail fencing usually consists of cleft or sawn oak posts set at 9 ft intervals, each mortised to take three rows of rails.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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