_couch_

couch _Cent_ couch1 n 2 'a long seat, commonly upholstered, having an arm at one end, and often a back, upon which one can rest at full length' _OED_ 3 'article of furniture for reclining or sitting on . now commonly distinguished from a sofa by having a half-back and head-end only�...

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Summary:couch _Cent_ couch1 n 2 'a long seat, commonly upholstered, having an arm at one end, and often a back, upon which one can rest at full length' _OED_ 3 'article of furniture for reclining or sitting on . now commonly distinguished from a sofa by having a half-back and head-end only' (1450-1885) Common elements with variation in center. Often home-made, it seems. _NID_ Withdraw? [check] Common elements with variations in constr. Often home-made it seems. Bill- do you see anything special in the Nfld cites? Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Wed 06 Jul 2016