bed board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bed board
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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Jimson scrounges his way around London, punctuating his attempts to procure bed, board and artists' materials while mentally composing his work in progress, The Living God.
From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2011
No taphouse, farm cottage, hall or castle 'but hailed him as Ireland's dar ling and had bed, board and homage for him at any hour.
From Time Magazine Archive
In England's good old days, the tavern, like the inn, was a refuge for travelers, providing bed, board, a warming fire and flagons of wine.
From Time Magazine Archive
Students often slept two to a bed, board was $10 a month, and both men and women residents worked on the school's farm to produce their food.
From Time Magazine Archive
You wrote a letter saying we'll give bed, board and schooling to a strong, healthy boy who's capable of working.
From The Black Fawn by Kjelgaard, James Arthur
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