antimacassar
a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling; a tidy.
Origin of antimacassar
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How to use antimacassar in a sentence
Old Nick threw the antimacassar under the sofa, and his face resumed its most serious expression.
Dry Fish and Wet | Anthon Bernhard Elias NilsenThen Charles put his feet in an antimacassar and dragged it to the floor.
The Incredible Honeymoon | E. NesbitOver the back was an ecru antimacassar, tied with a pale-blue ribbon.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert JenkinsHad not the donative antimacassar already established a claim upon the Treachers' gratitude?
Major Vigoureux | A. T. Quiller-CouchThe tree grew admirably upon the china plate under the cover of an antimacassar.
The Ivory Child | H. Rider Haggard
British Dictionary definitions for antimacassar
/ (ˌæntɪməˈkæsə) /
a cloth covering the back and arms of chairs, etc, to prevent soiling or as decoration
Origin of antimacassar
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