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pier table
noun
- a low table or console intended to be set between two windows, often beneath a pier glass.
pier table
noun
- a side table designed to stand against a wall between windows
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pier table1
First recorded in 1825–35
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Example Sentences
And here again, as in all the other rooms, one found a gilded pier table surmounted by a crucifix flanked by a pair of lamps.
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Still, even as she spoke she leant more heavily on the pier-table behind her in order that she might not fall.
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In this small drawing-room smoking was allowed, and several boxes of cigars were placed beside her on the pier-table.
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What caused my surprise was resting on the pier-table, above which rose a great dull speckled mirror.
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He was, with his white-gloved hand on the pier-table beside me, inquiring what dance I could give him.
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