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noun

dresser n.

One who dresses; one who put in order or makes ready for use; one who on clothes or ornaments.

(Mining) A kind of pick for shaping large coal.

An assistant in a hospital, whose office it is to dress wounds, sores, etc.

(a)

A table or bench on which meat and other things are dressed, or prepared for use.

(b)

A cupboard or set of shelves to receive dishes and cooking utensils. "The pewter plates on the dresser Caught and reflected the flame, as shields of armies the sunshine."

Dresser n. A piece of chamber furniture consisting of a chest of drawers, or bureau, with a mirror. (U. S.)

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Etymology of 'Dresser'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Dresser" Quotes from Famous Books

... coming," he answered, as he felt around in the dark for his clothes, for he had neglected to provide himself with matches to light the oil lamp that stood near by on the dresser. ...

— Hidden Treasure • John Thomas Simpson

... Milesian rath, or dun, we know less than of the Norman tower, where, before the huge kitchen chimney, the heavy-laden spit was turned by hand, while the dining-hall was adorned with the glitter of the dresser, or by tapestry hangings;-the floors of hall and chambers being strewn with rushes and odorous herbs. We have spoken of the zeal of the Milesian Chiefs in accumulating MSS. and in rewarding Bards and Scribes. We are enabled to form some idea of the mental ...

— A Popular History of Ireland - From the earliest period to the emancipation of the Catholics • Thomas D'Arcy McGee

... to the Turkins' to make an offer. But it turned out to be an inconvenient moment, as Ekaterina Ivanovna was in her own room having her hair done by a hair-dresser. She was getting ready to go to a dance at ...

— The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories • Anton Chekhov

... there, Murk," Prale said, pointing to another room. "Take a bath and go to bed and get some rest. If you are inclined to throw me down, you'll find some money and jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser. Rob me and sneak out during the night, if you want to. Cut my throat, if ...

— The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story • Harrington Strong

... one of the doors stood open, and before it Dr. Leslie, who had preceded us, paused. He motioned to us to look in. It was a little dressing-room, containing a single white-enamelled bed, a dresser, and a mirror. But it was not the scant though elegant furniture that caused us ...

— The Dream Doctor • Arthur B. Reeve

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