causeuse
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of causeuse
1835–45; < French, equivalent to caus ( er ) to chat ( see causerie) + -euse -euse
Example Sentences
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The drawing-room is full of sofas, and divans, and ottomans, and a causeuse, a little S-shaped seat for two people.
From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)
To his great surprise he could not detach himself from the causeuse.
From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various
My mother had introduced a small settee, or some such seat as the French would call a causeuse; a most appropriate article, in such a place.
From Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale by Cooper, James Fenimore
The carpet was white with a blue border; in the middle of the room there was a causeuse upholstered in gold colour, the armchairs were gilt, two large feather pillows lay on the floor.
From Froth by Palacio Vald?s, Armando
She rustled away, and Mrs. Rolfe sank back on to the causeuse from which she had newly risen.
From The Whirlpool by Gissing, George
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