Associations to the word «Bedpost»

Wiktionary

BEDPOST, noun. Any of the four upright supports of a bedstead.
BEDPOST, noun. (obsolete) A post or pin on each side of the bed to keep the bedclothes from falling off; a bedstaff.

Dictionary definition

BEDPOST, noun. Any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead.

Wise words

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