hassock — O.E. hassuc clump of grass, coarse grass, of unknown origin. Sense of thick cushion is first recorded 1510s, with the likely connection being the perceived similarity of a kneeling cushion and a tuft of grass … Etymology dictionary
hassock — [has′ək] n. [ME hassok < OE hassuc, (clump of) coarse grass < ?] 1. Now Rare a thick clump or tuft of grass; tussock 2. a firmly stuffed cushion used as a footstool or seat … English World dictionary
hassock — UK [ˈhæsək] / US noun [countable] Word forms hassock : singular hassock plural hassocks in some churches, a thick cushion (= cloth bag filled with soft material) used for kneeling on … English dictionary
hassock — noun Etymology: Middle English, sedge, from Old English hassuc Date: before 12th century 1. tussock 2. a. a cushion for kneeling < a church hassock > b. a padded cushion or low stool that serves as a seat or leg rest … New Collegiate Dictionary
hassock — [[t]hæ̱sək[/t]] hassocks N COUNT A hassock is a cushion for kneeling on in a church. [mainly BRIT] … English dictionary
hassock fan — noun : an electric fan operating in a cylindrical hassock shaped frame and propelling air upward from the floor … Useful english dictionary
hassock — /has euhk/, n. 1. a thick, firm cushion used as a footstool or for kneeling. 2. ottoman (def. 6). 3. a rank tuft of coarse grass or sedge, as in a bog. [bef. 1000; ME; OE hassuc coarse grass] * * * … Universalium
hassock — noun a) A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying. b) A thick cushion used as a seat; an ottoman or pouffe … Wiktionary
hassock — Synonyms and related words: Eames chair, Hitchcock chair, TV chair, armchair, armless chair, back seat, banquette, bar stool, barber chair, barrel chair, basket chair, batch, batwing chair, bed chair, bench, bicycle seat, boudoir chair, bow back… … Moby Thesaurus
hassock — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. footrest, ottoman, footstool, cushion, stool; see also furniture , seat 1 … English dictionary for students
