deacon seat

American  

noun

1. a bench running most of the length of a bunkhouse in a lumbering camp.

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Etymology

Origin of deacon seat

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Thorpe obediently took position on the bench, or "deacon seat."

From The Blazed Trail by White, Stewart Edward

This matter being settled, "Uncle Nat" very deliberately deposited himself on the "deacon seat," and commenced drilling the volunteer assistants.

From Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick by Springer, John S.

Directly over the foot-pole, running parallel with it, and in front of the fire, is the "deacon seat."

From Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick by Springer, John S.

Formerly the deacon seat was used instead of a table, and a large frying-pan served for a platter for the whole crew.

From Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick by Springer, John S.

"Set down," said a voice, "on th' floor if you want to; but I'd prefer th' deacon seat."

From The Blazed Trail by White, Stewart Edward