Pillowbeer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪləʊˌbɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pillowbeer is a noun meaning (now Northern England, US regional) A pillowcase.
Meaning
(now Northern England, US regional) A pillowcase.
Example Sentences
When Zoylus was sicke, he knew not where / Saue his wrought night cap, and laune Pillow-bere:
Ne was there such another Pardoner, For in his male had he a pillowbere, Which as he sayd was our Ladyes vayle.
she had so well covered herself with a pillowbeer which she there found, that her regard to decency was not in the least violated by the presence of so many men as were now in the room.
Word Forms
- pillowbeers
- pillow bear
- pillowbere
- pillow-bere
- pillowbier
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pillowbier, pilly, pilow, piller, pillow, pill.
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