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coucher

American  
[koo-cher, kou-] / ˈku tʃər, ˈkaʊ- /

noun

Papermaking.
  1. the worker who transfers sheets of wet pulp to the couch.


Etymology

Origin of coucher

First recorded in 1745–55; couch + -er 1

Example Sentences

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"Je viens de là découverte, et je vais me coucher."

From The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 by Cooper, James Fenimore

Upon his retiring, the officers on duty attended the audience du coucher, and received their orders for the morrow.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 358, February 28, 1829 by Various

Je m'en vois coucher et vous donner le bon soir mandes moy demain comme vous seres porté a bon heur.

From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various

Enfin, il me quitta, j'allai me coucher et dormis tout d'un somme.

From Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction by Davenport, John

Quant les litz furent si richement atournez, gallehault maine le cheuallier coucher.

From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)