antimacassar

[ an-ti-muh-kas-er ]

noun

1. a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling; a tidy.

antimacassar

/ ˌæntɪməˈkæsə /

noun

1. a cloth covering the back and arms of chairs, etc, to prevent soiling or as decoration

Word History and Origins

Origin of antimacassar¹

First recorded in 1850–55; anti- + Macassar (oil)

Word History and Origins

Origin of antimacassar¹

C19: from anti- + Macassar ( oil )

Example Sentences

Old Nick threw the antimacassar under the sofa, and his face resumed its most serious expression.

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Then Charles put his feet in an antimacassar and dragged it to the floor.

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Over the back was an ecru antimacassar, tied with a pale-blue ribbon.

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Had not the donative antimacassar already established a claim upon the Treachers' gratitude?

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The tree grew admirably upon the china plate under the cover of an antimacassar.

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