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parlour (US), parlor 1. Old-fashioned a living room, esp one kept tidy for the reception of visitors 2. a reception room in a priest's house, convent, etc. 3. Chiefly US, Canadian, and NZ a room or shop equipped as a place of business 4. Caribbean a small shop, esp one selling cakes and nonalcoholic drinks How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Next, came the parlour (always closed), filled with furniture covered with sheets. In about ten minutes after my return to the parlour Lady Susan entered the room. All day he hung round the cove or upon the cliffs with a brass telescope; all evening he sat in a corner of the parlour next the fire and drank rum and water very strong. |
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