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Chesterfield

ches·ter·field

US/ˈtʃɛstɜrˌfild/ rare dated

noun

1.
2.

an overstuffed davenport with upright armrests

3.

a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar

Origin

From Chesterfield. Named after Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773), who commissioned the first such couch.

Phrases

  • Chesterfield bed
  • chesterfield rugby

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