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Meaning of green-bed | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A low bed covered in dry fern or straw for people to sit or recline on, traditionally found in cottages or farmhouses.

Guernsey, historical

Examples

“He would lie on the green-bed all day long sewing pictures of boats on canvas with coloured wools.”
“The green bed was formerly to be found in every farmhouse at the side of the hearth opposite the bread oven.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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