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chimney-corner

noun

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  1. Archaic form of chimney corner.

    • And now the Concern which Partridge felt at being obliged to quit a warm Chimney-corner, and a Cup of excellent Liquor, was ſomewhat compenſated by hearing that he was to proceed no farther on Foot; […]
    • The Library looked tranquil enough as I entered it, and the Sybil—if Sybil she were, was seated snugly enough in an easy chair at the chimney-corner.

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