† ˈplank-board Obs.
[f. plank n. + board n. See also planch-board.]
A thick board suitable for flooring and similar purposes.
| [1394–1551: see planch-board.] 1497–8 in Swayne Sarum Churchw. Acc. (1896) 48 Plankborde ad opus de le newe Roff. 1577–87 Holinshed Chron. III. 1139/1 The duke had prepared bridges made of planke boords..for his men to passe the ditch. 1608 Willet Hexapla Exod. 605 The vsuall scantling for the thicknes of planke boord. 1707 Mortimer Husb. (1721) II. 46 'Twill make good Plank-boards and Timber. |