truckle bed

Example Sentences

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"He that is beaten may be said To lie in honour's truckle bed."

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

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

And at last they came upon the man they sought sleeping peacefully on a truckle bed.

From Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by Dilnot, George

It contained a deal wardrobe with a full length mirror, a truckle bed, a dressing table and a wash stand.

From First Person Paramount by Pratt, Ambrose

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