bedstead

Meaning

The framework that supports a bed; the rigid structural components of a bed, excluding the mattress, box spring, etc; bedframe.

Synonyms

bed

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cot

couch

🛋️

bedframe

bed frame

sleeping-place

sofa

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setting

sleeper

sleeping-accomodation

socket

bedridden

bunk

make do

resting place

Translations

châlit

lit

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ledikant

lettiera

bois de lit

armadura de la cama

cama

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karyola

Bettgestell

bois

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κοίτη

cadre de lit

Bettstelle

llit

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κρεβάτι θέση

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: bedsted

Inherited from Old English: bedstede

Cognate with Dutch: bedstede

In summary

From Middle English bedsted, bedstede, bedestede, from Old English bedstede (“bedstead”), equivalent to bed + stead. Cognate with Dutch bedstede, bedstee (“closet-bed”).