causeuse
Americannoun
plural
causeusesEtymology
Origin of causeuse
1835–45; < French, equivalent to caus ( er ) to chat ( causerie ) + -euse -euse
Example Sentences
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My sister was on the causeuse, literally unable to rise from debility and agitation.
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
To his great surprise he could not detach himself from the causeuse.
From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various
She ushered him into the salon, where he had scarcely set foot, when he descried an old woman lounging on a causeuse, fanning herself as she chatted with Abbe Miollens.
From Samuel Brohl and Company by Cherbuliez, Victor
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
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