footboard

Meanings

• noun

  A board fixed to the foot of a bed or other piece of furniture.

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Variants

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footboard , footboards

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Etymology

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From Old English fōt and bord, 'foot board'.

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Trivia

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1. Footboards were once used to keep drafts and cold air out of the bedchamber.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that footboards can help prevent nightmares.

3. Footboards have been used as a decorative element in traditional English and American furniture.

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Related Concepts

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1. headboard: A board or structure fixed to the head end of a bed.

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Culture

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In literature, footboards have been described as ornate and decorative elements in bedchambers. In art, they have been depicted in various styles and materials, from simple wooden boards to intricately carved and gilded designs. In music, there is a folk song called 'The Footboard' that tells a story of a man who sells his footboard to buy food for his family.

How to Memorize "footboard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bed with a footboard attached to the bottom of it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'footboard' with the idea of a bed and the foot end of it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Footboards keep feet warm at night'.

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