Martha Washington chair

noun

Mar·tha Wash·ing·ton chair

ˈmärthəˈwä|shiŋtən-,

-wȯ|

: a chair that has a high flat back, upholstery on seat and back, and open arms or none, is usually framed in mahogany, and was originally used in the later part of the 18th century

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Etymology

after Martha Washington †1802 wife of George Washington

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“Martha Washington chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Martha%20Washington%20chair. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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