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An antimacassar is a cover for the back arms of a chair or sofa, originally for the intention of keeping the seat safe from being soiled by macassar oil.
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Can you use antimacassar in a sentence?
The antimacassar got dirty from my hair oil but it protected the fabric of the chair.
How would you use antimacassar in a sentence?
The antimacassar got dirty from my hair oil but it protected the fabric of the chair.
What is the name of Chair back protector?
antimacassar
What might you find an antimacassar on the back off?
a CHAIR
What do you call a very tidy woman?
AnswerAnita House.an antimacassar.
What does antimacssar mean?
It means there are people in the world who can't spell either "does" or "antimacassar" . I suggest they stick to Facebook and not bother the grown ups !
What do you call a furniture protector?
AntimacassarAn antimacassar is a small cloth placed over the backs or arms of chairs, or the head or cushions of a sofa, to prevent soiling of the permanent fabric.courtesy of Wikipedia
What is the cloth on the headrest of a chair called?
The cloth or doily on the headrest of a chair is called an antimacassar. It was originally placed there to protect the chair's upholstery from Macasser hair grooming oil (anti-macasser). It became a display place for fancy crochet work.
Why is a little doily on the back of a chair called an antimacassar?
At one time we men oiled our hair with macassar oil to give us that irresistible look. But this didn't do the soft furnishings any good at all and so houseproud housewives would hang an anti-macassar covering over the back of the chair to protect it.
What is an anti mecaser?
An antimacassar is a covering for the arms or back of a chair or couch designed to protect the fabric from soiling and staining. They are often hand made by crochet or can also be made from the same fabric as the couch/ chair, or contrasting fabric. Antimacassars generally come in a set for the head rest and the two arms. Historically were very popular in the over-dressed Victorian era of design.
What are 5 words with prefix anti?
Antibody, Anticlimax, Anticlockwise, Antidote, Antifreeze, Antiseptic, Antisocial, Antibiotics, Antivirus
What are some prefixes that start with anti?
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