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Synonyms for davenport

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dav-uh n-pawrt, -pohrt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdæv ənˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt

Définition of davenport

Origin :
  • "large upholstered couch," 1897, apparently named for the manufacturer. Earlier (1853) "a kind of small ornamental writing table." The proper name is attested from 12c., from a place in Cheshire (Old English Devennport).
  • noun sofa; small desk
Example sentences :
  • Davenport, who never had a thousand dollars of his own at a time!
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • But if Davenport's hands might go unchanged, he decided that his handwriting should not.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • As you ain't Davenport, why, of course, you ain't entitled to it.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • "That wasn't offered me; I begged for it," said Davenport, quietly.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • "You perceive I have the musty look of a solitary," said Davenport.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • "I can't speak in regard to pain and anguish," said Davenport.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • "I'm engaged to dine with this gentleman," said Davenport, coolly.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • "I haven't the remotest idea," said Davenport, as if vastly bored.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • A slight study of that system gave Davenport valuable hints.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • Of course, nothing of the old Davenport's was to emerge with the new man.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

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