davenport table.
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davenport table. — See sofa table … Useful english dictionary
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Davenport — Dav en*port, n. [From the name of the original maker. Encyc. Dict.] A kind of small writing table, generally somewhat ornamental, and forming a piece of furniture for the parlor or boudoir. [1913 Webster] A much battered davenport in one of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
davenport — large upholstered couch, 1897, apparently named for the manufacturer. Earlier (1853) a kind of small ornamental writing table. The proper name is attested from 12c., from a place in Cheshire (O.E. Devennport) … Etymology dictionary
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davenport — /ˈdævənpɔt/ (say davuhnpawt) noun 1. a large sofa, as one which can be converted into a bed. 2. a small ornamental writing table. {originally made for a Captain Davenport in late 18th century England} …
davenport — n. small writing table; American sort of settee, especially convertible into bed … Dictionary of difficult words
sofa table — noun : a moderate sized oblong table with small leaves at the ends * * * a table with drawers, having drop leaves at both ends, often placed in front of or behind a sofa. Also called davenport table. * * * sofa table noun A narrow table with a… … Useful english dictionary
