witness-box

[ wit-nis-boks ]

/ ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /

witness stand.

Origin of witness-box

First recorded in 1800–10

witloof, witness, witness box, witness corner, witness stand, witness-box, wits, witsie, witt, witte, witted

Tom Ivey was back in the witness-box, and the accused was invited to cross-examine without delay.

Peccavi |E. W. Hornung
At the close of this address, Michael Sinson was called into the witness-box, and examined by Rereworth.

Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) |William Davy Watson
Bumpkin scrambled along through the crowd, and was p. 341hustled into the witness-box.

The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit |Richard Harris
Krevin Crood, sitting at the front of the densely-packed mass of spectators, rose and walked into the witness-box.

In the Mayor's Parlour |J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

“You will be able to tell us all about it in the witness-box, Rachel Bartlett,” he said.

The Bartlett Mystery |Louis Tracy