cheval glass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cheval glass
1830–40; < French cheval horse, supporting framework ( see chevalet)
Example Sentences
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Edward studied his features in the cheval glass; he could not find in them the slightest resemblance to the woman in the picture.
From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell
Behind him was the cheval glass and the telephone stand.
From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry
He would, of course, choose an appropriate motif,—a woman trying on a scarf before a cheval glass, for instance, or a young workwoman carrying a band-box on her arm.
From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie
And I could not disprove a thing he said; and when I looked at myself in the cheval glass, I was not at all sure that I did not look like the traditional goblin.
From The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist From "The New Decameron", Volume III. by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)
The Countess had turned her back, but Beatrice caught sight of her face in the cheval glass.
From The Slave of Silence by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)
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