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antimacassar

American  
[an-ti-muh-kas-er] / ˌæn tɪ məˈkæs ər /

noun

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

antimacassar British  
/ ˌæntɪməˈkæsə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of antimacassar

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

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