truckle bed
Example Sentences
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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
Joan sang appropriate words in the sweetest tones of her rich contralto voice, her eyes, like those of the audience, riveted on the face of the little invalid as he lay on his truckle bed.
From The Love Affairs of Pixie by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
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
"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.
On this landing was a small truckle bed, on which Joe slept.
From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
