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Definition of davenport : A kind of small writing table, generally somewhat ornamental, and forming a piece of furniture for the parlor or boudoir.

Synonyms:

squab, workstation, back, writing desk, studio couch, sofa, arm, chaise longue, roll-top desk, daybed, chaise, backrest, chaise lounge, armchair, armrest, chair

love seat, divan, ottoman, settee, day bed, lounge, couch, chesterfield

closet, dresser, highboy, cabinet, desk, sideboard, locker, chest, bureau, escritoire, shelf, chest of drawers, commode, buffet, chiffonnier, lowboy, kitchen cabinet, safe, drawer, cupboard

Usage examples:

• She had been writing at a little davenport by the window, but rose to receive me, and extended her hand. - "The House by the Lock", C. N. Williamson.
• Ross was in the library, sprawled on the big davenport, and watching the girl and the dog with keen delight in the picture they made. - "The Heart of Arethusa", Francis Barton Fox.
• By the way, why not begin by going to see Davenport in Sardou's 'Cleopatra'? - "The-Darrow-Enigma", Severy, Melvin Linwood.