Davenport

/ˈdævənpɔːrt/ noun

Definition

a large sofa; a small writing desk

Etymology

named after Captain Davenport who first commissioned this style of furniture in 19th century

Kelly Says

The word 'davenport' shows how furniture names often come from their inventors - Captain Davenport probably never imagined his name would become a common word!

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