Strawbed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Strawbed is a noun meaning A mattress made of dry straw in a cloth sack, often used beneath a featherbed or other softer mattress.
Meaning
A mattress made of dry straw in a cloth sack, often used beneath a featherbed or other softer mattress.
More Meanings
- (Bahamas) Childbirth.
Example Sentences
"Strawbed fever" results from an infection caught in "strawbed" (childbirth).
It is very difficult for me to make my strawbed in accordance with military regulations.
The lying-in woman was not allowed to lie in bed, but a strawbed was prepared for her on the floor.
To cut down labor pains , put something made of iron or steel between the strawbed and the featherbed.
Word Forms
- strawbeds
- straw-bed
- straw bed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straw-bed, paillasse, bedstraw, featherbed, palliasse, pallet.
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