Morris chair
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noun
a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.
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Origin of Morris chair
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after William Morris
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Morris chair
noun
an armchair with an adjustable back and large cushions
Word Origin for Morris chair
C19: named after William Morris
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