Cushion
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Scatter cushions
in an armchair
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A cushion is a soft bag of some ornamental material, usually stuffed with
non-woven material, cotton, or even paper torn into fragments. It may be used for sitting or kneeling upon, or to soften the hardness or angularity of a chair or couch.[1]
Decorative cushions often have a patterned cover material, and are used as decoration for furniture.
A cushion is also referred to as a
hassock, headrest, a tush, and a sham.[2]
Cushions and
insects. Some dialects of English use this word to refer to throw pillows
as well.
The cushion is a very ancient article of
Middle Ages constantly made mention of them. Cushions were then often of great size, covered with leather, and firm enough to serve as a seat, but the steady tendency of all furniture has been to grow smaller with time. Today, the cushion is considered an upholstery
item.
Etymology
The word cushion comes from Middle English cushin, from Anglo-French cussin, quissin, from Vulgar Latin *coxinus, and from Latin coxa, hip.[3] The first known use of the word cushion was in the 14th century. Cushions are known for being comfortable and soft. [1]
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References
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
