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Law·​son | \ ˈlȯsᵊn \

Definition of Lawson

: being of or belonging to an overstuffed furniture design marked by square seat cushions, short squarish back rests, and high square or roll arms a Lawson sofa furniture built on Lawson lines

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History and Etymology for Lawson

after Thomas W. Lawson †1925 American financier for whom furniture of this kind was designed

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“Lawson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lawson. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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