Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cloth spread over the chair and floor for a person to sit upon while his toilet was made.
- noun A sheet used at the bottom of a bed.
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Examples
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Bedchamber, bids the _Wardroper_ get all ready before the fire, nightgown, carpet, 2 cushions, a form with a footsheet over it; on which the lord changes his gown.
Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867
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Put his socks and slippers on, stand him on his footsheet, wipe him dry, take him to bed to cure his troubles.
Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867
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[473] _The Usher of the Chamber_ walks about and sees that all is served right, [477] orders the table to be set and removed, takes charge of the Wardrobe and Bedchamber, bids the _Wardroper_ get all ready before the fire, nightgown, carpet, 2 cushions, a form with a footsheet over it; on which the lord changes his gown.
Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867
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He must be cleanly, and comb his hair; see to his Lord’s clothes, and brush his hose; in the morning warm his shirt, and prepare his footsheet; warm his petycote, &c.; put on his shoes, tie up his hose, comb his head, wash his hands, put on the robe he orders.
Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867
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