Boston rocker

noun

1. an American wooden rocking chair having a solid, curved seat, often painted or grained, a spindle back, narrow rockers, and usually gilt designs stenciled on the crest rail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boston rocker¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In this best room were, also, several rush-bottomed stencilled chairs, and a Boston Rocker.

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