davenport
a large sofa, often one convertible into a bed.
Chiefly British. a small writing desk.
Origin of davenport
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John, 1597–1670, Puritan clergyman: one of the founders of New Haven.
a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi River.
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How to use davenport in a sentence
While a judge dismissed Henry and davenport’s lawsuit in March, the NFL announced an end to the practice in June amid the pressure of 50,000 petitions, media scrutiny, and the country’s increased attention to racial inequity.
“Race norming” and the long legacy of medical racism, explained | Fabiola Cineas | July 9, 2021 | VoxThe job paid $12 an hour and allowed davenport to stay home with her two kids, who took classes online.
Meet the Customer Service Reps for Disney and Airbnb Who Have to Pay to Talk to You | by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin | October 2, 2020 | ProPublicaIf davenport was caught comparing pay, she could be terminated.
Meet the Customer Service Reps for Disney and Airbnb Who Have to Pay to Talk to You | by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin | October 2, 2020 | ProPublicadavenport quit in November 2018 after working for about a month.
Meet the Customer Service Reps for Disney and Airbnb Who Have to Pay to Talk to You | by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin | October 2, 2020 | ProPublicaThe customer, seeing davenport on video chat, would not have known she was working from home.
Meet the Customer Service Reps for Disney and Airbnb Who Have to Pay to Talk to You | by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin | October 2, 2020 | ProPublica
“You can host a sit-down diner for 140, and the house can accommodate 700 people at a party,” davenport says proudly.
Eddie davenport made his name organizing the infamous Gatecrasher Balls for rich U.K. teens.
Since getting out, in May, davenport says he has been attempting to pick up what he calls normal life.
Five minutes later, wearing a dress shirt and jeans, davenport appears.
Why, I wonder, is davenport so obsessed with defining himself as part of the British aristocracy?
Christopher davenport, died; a learned Englishman, who became a Franciscan, and published several theological works.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThrice he crossed the room; then he flung himself down on the davenport beside Mrs. Owen.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonThe third is Mr. Bright, sometimes trained up under Mr. davenport.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonCaptain davenport, of Boston, fell next, but before he fell penetrated the enclosure.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington Greenedavenport came as near to solving the problem of an electric motor as was possible without the invention of Pacinotti.
Steam Steel and Electricity | James W. Steele
British Dictionary definitions for davenport
/ (ˈdævənˌpɔːt) /
mainly British a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
US and Canadian a large sofa, esp one convertible into a bed
Origin of davenport
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