Backrest

/ˈbækˌrɛst/ noun

A support that goes against the back of something, like a chair or vehicle seat, to hold your back in place.

Compound of 'back' (Old English 'bæc', rear side) and 'rest' (Old English 'ræst', a place to lean). Formed in English as a practical descriptor for furniture components.

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