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Noun

1. 1
   A low bed covered in dry fern or straw for people to sit or recline on, traditionally found in cottages or farmhouses. Guernsey, historical

   "He would lie on the green-bed all day long sewing pictures of boats on canvas with coloured wools."

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"He would lie on the green-bed all day long sewing pictures of boats on canvas with coloured wools."

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