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antimacassar
an·ti·ma·cas·sar [ àntee mə kássər ] (plural an·ti·ma·cas·sars)


noun 
Definition:
 
additional cover on back of chair: a piece of fabric placed over the back of an armchair to keep it clean
[Mid-19th century. <anti- + Macassar, brand of hair oil]
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