ottoman

Etymology

From French ottomane in the early 19th century.

Noun

ottoman (countable and uncountable, plural ottomans)

1. An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.
2. A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
3. A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.

See also

• chesago

Anagrams

• Mattoon

Adjective

ottoman (feminine singular ottomane, masculine plural ottomans, feminine plural ottomanes)

1. Ottoman

Romanization

ottoman

1. Rōmaji transcription of オットマン

Etymology

From French ottomane

Noun

ottoman m (definite singular ottomanen, indefinite plural ottomaner, definite plural ottomanene)

1. an ottoman (sofa without arms or backrest)
   • 2011, "Brødrene fra Iron House" by John Hart (translated by Christian Rugstad), Font Forlag AS ISBN 8281691719

     Michael sparket ottomanen til side, tok et skritt fram og rev geværet ut av hendene hennes.

     Michael kicked the ottoman to the side, took a stride forward and tore the gun out of her hands.

2. synonym of osman

References

• “ottoman” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
• “ottoman_2” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).

Etymology

From French ottomane

Noun

ottoman m (definite singular ottomanen, indefinite plural ottomanar, definite plural ottomanane)

1. an ottoman (sofa without arms or backrest)
2. synonym of osman

References

• “ottoman” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.