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davenport

Pronunciation: /ˈdav(ə)npɔːt/
Definition of davenport

noun

  • 1British an ornamental writing desk with drawers and a sloping surface for writing.
    [probably named after Captain Davenport, for whom early examples of this type of desk were made in the late 18th century]
  • 2North American a large heavily upholstered sofa.
    [perhaps from a manufacturer's name]

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