FURNITURE

VI. By FURNI∣TURE (Vtensils, Implements, Houshold-stuff, Moveables, Goods,*furnish, fit▪ provide, procure, ready,) is meant those moveable things of various kinds requisite to the several uses of a Family. These are either

More simple, intended chiefly for Action, according to

  • The general name.
  • Some special kinds of Instruments; ‖ for cutting: or for knocking.
    • KNIFE, Razor.
    • HAMMER, Sledge, Mallet, malleable, ductile, Beetle, Poleax.

Less simple, being made up of several parts joyned together; according to

  • The general name: or that kind used for the drawing vp of water.
    • JUGAMENT, Frame.
    • PUMP.
  • Some special kinds; being used for
    • Putting things upon; being either ‖ moveable: or fixed.
      • TABLE, Stall, Dresser, Bord, Cupbord.
      • SHELF.
    • Sitting upon onely; to which may be annexed by way of affinity, that other Utensil intended for the ease and softness of sitting or lying.
      • STOOL, Seat, Fourm, Bench.
      • CUSHION, Pillow, Boulster, Pillion.
    • Sitting and leaning: or sitting and lying upon.
      • CHAIR, Throne, Settle.
      • COUCH.
    • Lying and sleeping upon; to which that may be annexed of the same affinity as in the Fifth.
      • BEDSTED, Settle, Cradle, Testor.
      • BED, Pallet, Hammock, Mattress, Nest, Kennel, Litter, Vpholster.

More complicate, by reason of the mixture with Wheels or Screws, &c. according to

  • The general name: or that particular kind used for the taking of Animals.
    • MACHIN, Engine, Frame, Gin.
    • TRAP, Gin, Springe, Pitfal, Toyle, Weare, Weele, Buck, Net, In∣s•are.
  • Some special kinds; for ‖ grinding of Corn, &c. or distinguishing of Hours.
    • MILL, Querne.
    • CLOCK, Watch.
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  • 2024/07/31 14:37
  • brahmantra