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Etymology
Origin of bedmaker
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at bed, maker
Example Sentences
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Pappy was de bedmaker; he made most of de beds outen poplar.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
The bedmaker would come in and find him laughing—as he had laughed once before.
From The Prelude to Adventure by Sir Hugh Walpole
"And who's to wash it up?" said the bedmaker to her help outside.
From The Longest Journey by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
Had he acted discourteously to his bedmaker or his gyp, he would have minded just as much, which was not polite of him.
From The Longest Journey by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
His bedmaker, equally peevish, explained how it had happened.
From The Longest Journey by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
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