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coucher

American  
[koo-cher, kou-] / ˈku tʃər, ˈkaʊ- /

noun

Papermaking.
  1. the worker who transfers sheets of wet pulp to the couch.


Etymology

Origin of coucher

First recorded in 1745–55; couch + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Inside this salon is a chambre à coucher, that looks as if intended for some youthful queen, so beautiful are its decorations.

From The Idler in France by Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of

The hours of the lady's day were regulated, we may suppose, by the proverb which says: "Lever � cinq, diner � neuf, Souper � cinq, coucher � neuf, Fait vivre d'ans nonante et neuf."

From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce

"Cependant, coucher dehors!" he repeated, and his voice was eloquent of terror.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) by Lang, Andrew

My chambre à coucher, dressing-room, and boudoir, are spacious, and beautifully decorated.

From The Idler in France by Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of

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