truckle bed

Example Sentences

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On this landing was a small truckle bed, on which Joe slept.

From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

The prophet had lain down with it on the truckle bed.

From The Mormon Prophet by Dougall, Lily

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

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

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

Finally, he sat bolt upright in his little truckle bed in silent defiance.

From From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New by Stables, Gordon