footstool

American  

[foot-stool] / ˈfʊtˌstul /

noun

1. a low stool upon which to rest one's feet when seated.

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footstool British  

/ ˈfʊtˌstuːl /

noun

1. a low stool used for supporting or resting the feet of a seated person

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Etymology

Origin of footstool

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + stool

Example Sentences

Details of Footstool The leather is now put on.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

Footstool Complete The legs are fastened to the top and to the braces with 1-3/4-in. wood screws as shown in the detail drawing.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

But chief O Cam! and Isis! dread her Frown, f Chain’d to the Footstool of the Goddess’ Throne.

From Two Poems Against Pope One Epistle to Mr. A. Pope and the Blatant Beast by Guerinot, J. V. (Joseph V.)

Obey'd by all, controul'd by none; Even Love its self is to its Footstool brought.

From Selected Poems (1685-1700) by Tutchin, John

The player in the room then proceeds to call out, perhaps, as follows: Table, Rug, Piano, Footstool and Chair, Lamp, Inkstand.

From My Book of Indoor Games by Squareman, Clarence