BOLSTER, n. 1. A long pillow or cushion,used to support the head of persons lying on a bed; generally laid under the pillows.2. A pad, or quilt,used to hinder pressure,support any part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part a compress.3. In sadlery, a part of a saddle raised upon the bows or hinder part, to hold the rider's thigh.4. In ships, a cushion or bag, filled with tarred canvas,used to preserve the stays from being worn or chafed by the masts.BOLSTER, v.t. To support with a bolster, pillow or any soft pad or quilt. 1. To support; to hold up; to maintain.2. To afford a bed to. |
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