morris chair

noun

: an easy chair with an adjustable back and removable cushions

Etymology

William Morris

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of morris chair was in 1885

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Style

“Morris chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morris%20chair. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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morris chair

noun

mor·ris chair

ˌmȯr-əs-,

ˌmär-

: an easy chair with an adjustable back and removable cushions

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