truckle bed

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"You have had a busy time of it in dreams, Master Weasel," said Dauntrees, since you laid yourself down on your truckle bed this morning.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.

In one corner was a truckle bed, covered with a cloth and a pile of loose straw.

From The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The young fellow laughed, and, snatching up a stout stick that rested against his truckle bed, said he was ready.

From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John

All for having set up a truckle bed in a wretched garret in the roof.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor

The Cornet himself, though he sat up talking with the farmer for some time, at length turned into the truckle bed provided for him, and was soon as fast asleep as his men.

From Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow by Webb, Archibald