hassock

Meanings

• noun

  A low, upholstered footstool.

  - "She put her feet up on the hassock while she read."
  - "The hassock in the living room matched the color of the sofa."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hassock
mossock , poshock

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Variants

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hassock , hassocks

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Etymology

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Originally a low chair or stool, later specifically a footstool, from Middle English hasok, from Old English hæsuc, akin to hæsian to sit.

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Trivia

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1. Hassocks were originally used as portable seating for monks during religious ceremonies.

2. The term 'hassock' comes from the Old English word 'hæsuc', which means 'seat' or 'chair'.

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Related Concepts

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1. footstool: A type of low stool designed to be used with the feet while sitting in a chair.

2. ottoman: A type of low table with a removable cushion on top, often used as a footstool or extra seating.

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Culture

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In literature, hassocks are often mentioned in the context of comfortable seating or relaxation. In art, they may be depicted as decorative elements in interior scenes.

How to Memorize "hassock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, upholstered cushion used as a footrest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of comfort and relaxation while putting your feet up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'hassock' as a small, cozy cushion for your feet.

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