(Scotland, obsolete) A small table intended to be placed next to the wall or in the corner of a room, often in contrast to a larger (e.g.
(Scotland, obsolete) A small table intended to be placed next to the wall or in the corner of a room, often in contrast to a larger (e.g. dining) table.
hee had seene a Box of most curious worke, in-layde with Ebony and Iuory, vpon a by-Table, not farre from the Couch-Bed
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(US) A small table or cabinet, often with one or more drawers or shelves, placed beside the head of a bed.
(obsolete, or, Scotland) Beside an open fireplace.
(obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.
(obsolete) An elevated table in a hall at which important people were seated; a high table.
(Scotland, obsolete) A low stool.