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Langsettle
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Langsettle
noun 1. A long wooden seat, a precursor of the sofa.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The entry hall is flanked with a langsettle on either side of the door."
"I found a beautiful oak langsettle at the antique market last weekend."
"The langsettle runs the length of the room, but there's room for another sofa across from it."
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Scots, mid-14th century
Why This Word?
There have been many words throughout history for various iterations of seating and sofas, including "settee," "divan," "chaise," "chesterfield," "davenport," and "futon." ...
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