bedstead
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bedstead
First recorded in 1400–50, bedstead is from the late Middle English word bedstede. See bed, stead
Example Sentences
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I must hold my Arm against the Bedstead even to write, so great is the Trembling.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Then he turned to face his visitor, but the Slave of the Royal Bedstead had disappeared.
From American Fairy Tales by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)
His watch . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-04 The Best Bed with two Coverlids, three sheets, two underbeds, two Bolsters, two pillows, Bedstead rope .
From The Adventures of Ann Stories of Colonial Times by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
Much ingenuity has been expended in combining the Sofa and Bedstead.
From Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements by Porter, Rufus
A grand Mahogany Bedstead, 9-1/2' x 8', with posts and testers complete, meant for Rajas and Zemindars.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 18, 1919 by Various
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