Complete Definition of "dresser"

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English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�s�(r)|-�s�(r)

Etymology
From OF. dresseur, from #French|dresser

Noun
en-noun

  1. An item of kitchen furniture, like a cabinet with shelves, for storing crockery or utensils.
  2. An item of bedroom furniture, like a low chest of drawers, often with a mirror.
  3. A wardrobe assistant in a theatre.
  4. One who dresses in a particular way.

Translations
trans-top|kitchen furniture
trans-mid
Russian: к��онн�й �ка� (kúkhonnyj škaf) m
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trans-top|bedroom furniture
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Russian: комод (komód) m
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trans-top|wardrobe assistant in a theatre
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trans-top|one who dresses in a particular way
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French
Etymology
From LL.|fr *directiare, from L.|fr directus �straight�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/d�ese/

Verb
dresser

  1. transitive to erect, put up
  2. transitive to pitch (a tent)
  3. transitive to lift, raise
  4. transitive to set, lay out

#:Est-ce qu'il a dressé la table? Has he laid the table?

  1. transitive to tame (lion etc), break in (horse)
  2. reflexive to stand

Conjugation
fr-conj-er|dress|avoir

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