Definitions for: Hassock

[n] a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)
[n] thick cushion used as a seat

Webster (1913) Definition: Has"sock, n. [Scot. hassock, hassik, a besom, anything
bushy, a large, round turf used as a seat, OE. hassok sedgy
ground, W. hesgog sedgy, hesg sedge, rushes; cf. Ir. seisg,
and E. sedge.]
1. A rank tuft of bog grass; a tussock. --Forby.

2. A small stuffed cushion or footstool, for kneeling on in
church, or for home use.

And knees and hassocks are well nigh divorced.
--Cowper.

Synonyms: ottoman, pouf, pouffe

See Also: cushion, seat

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