Morris chair

American  

noun

1. a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.

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Morris chair British  

noun

1. an armchair with an adjustable back and large cushions

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Etymology

Origin of Morris chair

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after William Morris

Example Sentences

The boy sat down on the edge of the bed, and Lee let his thin body down in the Morris chair.

From Literature

The other end of the house is her living area, warmed by a new gas-burning fireplace and all manner of interesting accessories and furniture: a Morris chair reupholstered in animal hide, paintings, mirrors and rugs.

From Washington Times

Inside they could see a bead curtain hung across the hall entry, and a crystal chandelier and a Maxfield Parrish painting framed on one wall over a comfortable Morris chair.

From Literature

But Morris chairs the House committee that has jurisdiction over Fey’s bill.

From Seattle Times

"Say, you're the hell of a fine hurdler, you are," growled the latter, from the depths of a Morris chair.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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