单词 | monk's table |
释义 | > as lemmasmonk's table monk's table n. a convertible wooden seat, the back of which is hinged to swing over and rest horizontally on the arms, thus forming a table (cf. monk's bench n.). ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > seat > [noun] > convertible seat monk chair1571 monk's bench1899 monk's table1907 monk's chair1984 1907 Yesterday's Shopping (1969) 130/4 Bamboo Monks' Table... This can be used either as a seat or table, the top being made so that it will slide off to form back of seat. 1972 Country Life 23 Mar. 723/3 The so-called monk's table, serving as seat and table..was developed during the 17th century... In shape it was a low-backed box-chair with a solid round or rectangular back, wider than the seat, and with horizontal arms. < as lemmas |
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