| Cushion (cushion) |
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| n. | (k??sh"?n) |
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| Cush"ion |
| [OE.
cuischun, quisshen, OF. coissin,
cuissin, F. coussin, fr. (assumed) LL.
culcitinum, dim. of L. culcita cushion, mattress,
pillow. See Quilt, and cf. Counterpoint a
coverlet.] |
A case or bag stuffed
with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline
upon; a soft pillow or pad.
Anything resembling a cushion in
properties or use
A riotous kind of dance, formerly
common at weddings; -- called also cushion dance.
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| Cushion (cushion) |
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| v. t. | (k??sh"?n) |
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| Cush"ion |
| [imp. *** p. p. Cushioned (-?nd)]
p. pr. *** vb. Cushioning.] |
To seat or place on, or as on a
cushion.
To furnish with cushions] as, to
cushion a chaise.
To conceal or cover up, as under a
cushion.
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