truckle bed

American  

noun

1. a low bed moving on casters, usually pushed under another bed when not in use.

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truckle bed British  

noun

1. a low bed on wheels, stored under a larger bed, used esp formerly by a servant

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Etymology

Origin of truckle bed

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

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truckle bed

In one corner was a truckle bed, covered with a cloth and a pile of loose straw.

From The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Long time I remembered some of those dreams which visited my truckle bed, placed on rollers a foot from the floor and thrice as many from the ridge pole.

From Confessions of Boyhood by Albee, John

The Cornet himself, though he sat up talking with the farmer for some time, at length turned into the truckle bed provided for him, and was soon as fast asleep as his men.

From Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow by Webb, Archibald

"He that is beaten may be said To lie in honour's truckle bed."

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

He shook his head and motioned his father to get away from the side of his low truckle bed.

From The Dew of Their Youth by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)