matrass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of matrass
1595–1605; < French matras, perhaps < Arabic maṭarah leather bottle < Greek metrētḗs a liquid measure
Example Sentences
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On recovering I found myself on my matrass, attended by a sister, who I discovered by her conversation had no suspicion of the occasion of my disorder.
From A Sicilian Romance by Radcliffe, Ann Ward
Betwixt the canes and the infant is a kind of matrass of the tufted herb called Spanish Beard, and under its head is a little skin cushion, stuffed with the same herb.
From History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing by Le Page du Pratz
The fermentable matter, such as sugar, with a proper quantity of yeast, and diluted with water, is put into the matrass.
From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine
The matrass or bed is 4 by 6 feet, without an intervening bar.
From Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements by Porter, Rufus
In chemical laboratories, this process is usually carried on in a matrass A, Pl.
From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine
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