boudeuse

American

[boo-dœz] / buˈdœz /

noun

a sofa or settee, usually upholstered, having two seats with a common backrest between them.

Etymology

Origin of boudeuse

< French, noun use of boudeuse sulky, sullen ( boud ( er ) to sulk, be sullen + -euse -euse

Example Sentences

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She was pleased to see me, though at first just a little inclined to play the boudeuse on account of my absence on the previous day.

From Birds of Prey by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

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