virtuous couch

Definitions

One's bed, viewed as a place for sleeping, as opposed to a place for illicit sex.

Examples

“It was on the sunny side of the island and the reflection from the surface of these fish⟳ was a sight seldom seen. Their rich deep-toned olive green bodies, marked with a dark rich umber brown, and their golden white bellies, as they rolled and contorted on "their virtuous couch," was a treat⟳ in color none could fail⟳ to enjoy⟳, but as the course of true love⟳ never did run⟳ smooth on terra firma, neither did it here appear⟳ to have⟳ immunity from the outside interferences of the eunious and predaceous in the presence of hundreds of that "cuss."”

“[…] at nine precisely Lady Janet rose from her couch and declared her intention of seeking her maid forthwith and the virtuous couch that was to follow⟳ on that damsel's administrations.”

“Mr. P. Sughrue, the night watchman, , happened around about this stage⟳ of the game and took charge of the gun, when the party broke up and each retired to his virtuous couch.”

“There's a lot to be said for spaceships. They don't pitch and roll. When you're in your virtuous couch you're not slung out of it.”

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