Murphy bed

Murphy bed

noun
a bed constructed so that it can be folded or swung into a closet.

Origin:
1920–25; named after William L. Murphy (1876–1959), American inventor
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Murphy bed is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Murphy bed
 
n
(US), (Canadian) a bed designed to be folded or swung into a cabinet when not in use
 
[C20: named after William Murphy, US inventor]

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