upholster

English

/əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English upholdester, upholder (dealer in small goods) affix from English uphold.

Origin

English

uphold

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