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antimacassar Definition

anti·ma·cas·sar (an′ti mə kas′ər)

noun

a small cover on the back or arms of a chair, sofa, etc. to prevent soiling

Etymology: anti- + macassar (oil), an oil, orig. imported from Macassar, used as a hair dressing

antimacassar Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • seat: However, the only distinction from standard is a few signs, a yellow stripe externally and antimacassars on the seat backs.

Converse of object

  • work: A worked antimacassar lay upon her lap and a basket of colored silks stood upon a stool beside her.
  • have: My grandmother had these antimacassars on the back of all the armchairs.