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low·boy

(lō′boi′)

A low tablelike chest of drawers.

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lowboy

(ˈləʊˌbɔɪ)

(Furniture) US and Canadian a table fitted with drawers

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low•boy

(ˈloʊˌbɔɪ)

n.

a low chest of drawers on legs.

[1705–15]

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lowboy - a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs

chest of drawers, dresser, bureau, chest - furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

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