Dressers

/ˈdrɛsərz/ noun

Definition

People who dress others, or pieces of furniture with shelves and drawers for storing dishes and clothing.

Etymology

From 'dresser' (one who dresses), which comes from 'dress' (to put clothes on), with the -er suffix indicating a person or agent noun.

Kelly Says

Medieval dressers were kitchen furniture where servants prepared and displayed food for feasts—the word 'dresser' for both a person and furniture comes from the same root of 'dressing' or preparing things.

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