Lexic.us

Definition of Clotheshorse

1. Noun. A framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying).

2. Noun. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.

Definition of Clotheshorse

1. n. A frame to hang clothes on.

Definition of Clotheshorse

1. Noun. A frame on which laundry is hung to dry. ¹

2. Noun. (context: by extension) A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clotheshorse

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clotheshorse

clothes hanger clothes hangers clothes line clothes lines clothes maiden clothes moth clothes peg clothes pegs clothes pin clothes shop

clothes shops clothes tree clothes trees clothes valet clothesbrush clotheshorse (current term) clotheshorses clothesless clothesline clotheslined

clotheslines clotheslining clothesmaker clothesmakers clothesmaking clothespeg clothespegs clothespin clothespin vote clothespinned

Literary usage of Clotheshorse

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Child Observations: 1st Series: Imitation and Allied Activities. Made by the by Elias Harlow Russell, Massachusetts State Normal School, Worcester (1896)
"I put a stick, my gun, between the bars of the clotheshorse, and shot the chief. The other Indians entered the fort, the chief came to life, ..."

2. A Guide to Laundry-work: A Manual for Home and School by Mary Davoren Chambers (1915)
"clotheshorse. This is a light, folding frame, used either to hang clothes ... A serviceable clotheshorse is from five to six feet high and has three folds, ..."

3. Peter and Polly in Autumn by Rose Lucia (1918)
"clotheshorse TENTS "Mother," said Polly, "can you make us a tent ? " " A tent ? ... She said, "Take hold of the end of this clotheshorse, Polly. ..."

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