coucher

American  

[koo-cher, kou-] / ˈku tʃər, ˈkaʊ- /

noun

Papermaking.

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

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Etymology

Origin of coucher

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

Example Sentences

Torti couri coucé; mé li pas dromi boucou, Compère Tortue courir coucher; mais lui pas dormir beaucoup,li té si tan tracassé.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

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

Il retourne au travail pour six heures; d�ne sans se presser; fume une heure apr�s le d�ner, jouant encore avec ses enfants; et avant de se coucher il travaille encore quatre heures.

From The Intellectual Life by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

Elle se retira dans sa chambre, et fit ses préparatifs pour se coucher.

From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by O'Rell, Max

Lever � cinq, d�ner � neuf, Souper � cinq, coucher � neuf.

From Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 by Walton, William