witness corner

wit·ness cor·ner

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Definition of witness corner words

noun witness corner a point, marked by a monument, situated at a known distance from and bearing relative to a corner that is used as a reference point but on which it is impossible to place a monument. Compare corner (def 10a). 1

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1915-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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