duchesse

American

[dy-shes] / düˈʃɛs /

noun

French Furniture.

a daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately duchesse brisée.

duchesse British

/ ˈdʌtʃɪs /

noun

a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror

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noun

duchesses

plural

Etymology

Origin of duchesse

From French, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at duchess

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