Associations to the word «Hassock»

Wiktionary

HASSOCK, noun. A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock. [from 10th c.]
HASSOCK, noun. A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying. [from 16th c.]
HASSOCK, noun. A thick cushion used as a seat; an ottoman or pouffe.

Dictionary definition

HASSOCK, noun. Thick cushion used as a seat.
HASSOCK, noun. A cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church).

Wise words

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