"bolster" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɔlstər/ Forms: bolsters [plural]
Etymology: From Old English bolster, from Proto-Germanic *bulstraz. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|bolster}} Old English bolster, {{inh|enm|gem-pro|*bulstraz}} Proto-Germanic *bulstraz Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} bolster, {{enm-noun|bolsters}} bolster (plural bolsters)
  1. A soft stuffed bag to lie or lean on; a cushion or pillow. Categories (topical): Bedding
    Sense id: en-bolster-enm-noun-lRCgaNta Disambiguation of Bedding: 78 11 11 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 66 16 18
  2. (rare) A pad; a piece of cushioning. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-bolster-enm-noun-ayFqvFKC
  3. (rare) A supporting piece of metal. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-bolster-enm-noun-6teW~tk6
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: bolstre, bolstere, bowstur [Northern]

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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