hallstand

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English

Etymology

From hall +‎ stand.

Noun

hallstand (plural hallstands)

  1. A piece of furniture, near to an outside door, on which hats and coats are hung, and umbrellas are stored.
    • 2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 16:
      He showed Nicol into the kitchen and stowed the letter in the hallstand drawer alongside the other unopened envelopes.

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