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antimacassars - 2 dictionary results

an⋅ti⋅ma⋅cas⋅sar

[an-ti-muh-kas-er]
–noun
a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling; a tidy.

Origin:
1850–55; anti- + Macassar ( oil )
an·ti·ma·cas·sar   (ān'tĭ-mə-kās'ər)   
n.  A protective covering for the backs of chairs and sofas.

[anti- + Macassar, a brand of hair oil.]
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