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chiffonier, chiffonnier [ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə] n
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework 2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves [from French, from chiffon rag; see chiffon] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I went in out of curiosity, you know, and there is a small chiffonier and a dressing table. The box was found at last under a chiffonier, and Miss Noble grasped it with delight, saying, "it was under a fender the last time. There was a small oak table in the middle of the room; against the wall stood an exquisite chiffonier, on which were resting some cut-glass decanters and goblets. |
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