lumberyard†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a yard where lumber (def. 1) is stored and sold.

See: lumber ((n.))(def. 1)

Quotations

1801

On examining the plank, it was found to be of black walnut, and stolen from the subscriber's lumber yard.

1961

. . . the district close to the lumberyards was full of waterfront dives. . . .