Glossary

Couch

Couch refers to the 17th and 18th century term for a daybed. Couch is an arm less. back less lounge or sofa for daytime resting; generally with head rest at one end.

See also:
"Couch" is in the UNSPSC Code "60122508"
Couch sheets or felts for hand made paper

Ref: 122621/2006-10-11


Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Coucher (Coucher is a French term which means to lay, ...)
couch; sofa (Couch is a 17th and 18th century term for a ...)

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