A thick firm cushion, originally stuffed with rushes or straw, used as a footrest or to kneel upon in church. Cf. kneeler, n. 4.
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释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > support or rest > [noun] > kneeler (3) hassock1582 A thick firm cushion, originally stuffed with rushes or straw, used as a footrest or to kneel upon in church. Cf. kneeler, n. 4. butt1823 English regional (south-western). A cushion for kneeling on in church, while at prayer; a hassock. Cf. butt woman, n.2 Obsolete. kneeler1848 A board, stool, or hassock on which to kneel. Also attributive in kneeler chair. |
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