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an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow.[1870-75]
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Pillow sham — Sham Sham (sh[a^]m), n. [Originally the same word as shame, hence, a disgrace, a trick. See {Shame}, n.] 1. That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoints; a make believe; delusion; imposture; humbug. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pillow sham — Pillow Pil low, n. [OE. pilwe, AS. pyle, fr. L. pilvinus.] 1. Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material. [1913 Webster] [Resty sloth] finds the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pillow sham — ☆ pillow sham n. a decorative cover for a bed pillow … English World dictionary
pillow sham — pil′low sham n. an ornamental cover for a bed pillow • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
pillow sham — /ˈpɪloʊ ʃæm/ (say piloh sham) noun an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow …
pillow sham — decorative covering for a pillow … English contemporary dictionary
pillow sham — noun N. Amer. a decorative pillowcase for covering a pillow when not in use … English new terms dictionary
pillow sham — noun bed linen consisting of a decorative cover for a pillow • Hypernyms: ↑bed linen … Useful english dictionary
Sham — (sh[a^]m), n. [Originally the same word as shame, hence, a disgrace, a trick. See {Shame}, n.] 1. That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoints; a make believe; delusion; imposture; humbug. A mere sham … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pillow — Pil low, n. [OE. pilwe, AS. pyle, fr. L. pilvinus.] 1. Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material. [1913 Webster] [Resty sloth] finds the down… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
