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A daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately

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  • A soft radiance at the touch of a button; the "duchesse" and "marquise" chairs, with upholstery matching the walls; the huge leather
  • Sumo crabbers henri cafards d'anet duchesse faithful
  • The duchesse, who was already married, graciously declined.
  • The duchesse and Madame de Kerman exchanged meaning glances.
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