bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
bolsterer
-
a word derived from
bolster.
Example Sentences
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With Laurie serving as bolsterer, buffer, secretary and manager, he began again the long, tortuous climb toward his rightful place in jazz.
From Time Magazine Archive
