joint-stool

noun

joint-stool

noun
1

A stool made of parts inserted into each other.

  • Away with the joint stools, remove the court-cupboard, look to the plate.c. 1591–1595 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Romeo and Ivliet”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act I, scene v]:
Related terms
joiner, joinery

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