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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Matress \Mat"ress\, n. See Matress. [1913 Webster] | ||
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Mattress \Mat"tress\, n. [OF. materas, F. matelas, LL. matratium; cf. Sp. & Pg. almadraque, Pr. almatrac; all from Ar. ma[.t]rah a place where anything is thrown, what is thrown under something, fr. [.t]araha to throw.] [1913 Webster] 1. A large pad stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable soft material, and quilted or otherwise fastened, used as or in a bed, to support the human body while lying down. [Written also matress.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Hydraulic Engin.) A mass of interwoven brush, poles, etc., to protect a bank from being worn away by currents or waves. [1913 Webster] innerspring mattress A variety of mattress[1] having springs inside to provide a flexible support; it is considered more comfortable than a stuffed mattress. [PJC] | ||
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