I wonder how many people have the same connotation as I do for the word “davenport?” When I grew up in Minnesota, a davenport was a piece of comfy living room furniture. The word was used the same way in North Dakota and Iowa, and maybe some other places. When I arrived here in Utah, people didn’t know what I was talking about when I invited them to sit on my davenport. I learned that here, it is a couch.
Davenport was the name of a series of sofas made by the Massachusetts furniture manufacturer A. H. Davenport and Company, now defunct. Due to the popularity of the furniture at the time, the name davenport became a genericized trademark in parts of the United States.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Beginning of an interesting relationship.
Uncle Kenny about 2 years ago
I wonder how many people have the same connotation as I do for the word “davenport?” When I grew up in Minnesota, a davenport was a piece of comfy living room furniture. The word was used the same way in North Dakota and Iowa, and maybe some other places. When I arrived here in Utah, people didn’t know what I was talking about when I invited them to sit on my davenport. I learned that here, it is a couch.
charliefarmrhere about 2 years ago
Davenport was the name of a series of sofas made by the Massachusetts furniture manufacturer A. H. Davenport and Company, now defunct. Due to the popularity of the furniture at the time, the name davenport became a genericized trademark in parts of the United States.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
Hmm—Lacey and Alice look enough alike to be identical twins.
kenharkins about 2 years ago
I was six when I first heard the word “sofa “. We had a couch at home. I’ve never heard “Davenport “. I’ve only seen it in print.
Prey about 2 years ago
I could be Teignmouth, Exmouth, Torquay etc. Depends on the accent/dialect.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Just because I don’t know where I am, it doesn’t mean I’m lost. I can get home from here, I’m just not familiar with “here”.
Bob Blumenfeld about 2 years ago
I always get those two ladies confused. But then, they’re usually pretty confused, aren’t they?
The Wolf In Your Midst about 2 years ago
Not all who wander are lost.
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Most are, though.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Oh my God,they’ve become social equals.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Speaking of mentally fogged…..
Donald trump says he can officially declassify documents just by looking at them.
Have fun,Garry.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
You know that dream when you are in a strange city and cannot find your car. Your life becomes like that. It sucks. Be kind.
EdmundBabe about 2 years ago
Divan, sofa