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bedstead

English

Etymology

From Middle English bedsted, bedstede, bedestede, from Old English bedstede (bedstead), equivalent to bed +? stead. Cognate with Dutch bedstede, bedstee (closet-bed).

Noun

bedstead (plural bedsteads)

  1. The framework that supports a bed.

Translations

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bedpost

English

Etymology

From bed +? post.

Noun

bedpost (plural bedposts)

  1. Any of the four upright supports of a bedstead.
  2. (obsolete) A post or pin on each side of the bed to keep the bedclothes from falling off; a bedstaff.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Brewer to this entry?)

Derived terms

  • in the twinkling of a bedpost
  • notch on one's bedpost

Translations

Anagrams

  • bedtops

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