davenport
noun
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Definition of davenport
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : a small compact writing desk
2 : a large upholstered sofa often convertible into a bed
Davenport
biographical name
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Definition of Davenport (Entry 2 of 3)
John 1597–1670 American (English-born) clergyman and founder of New Haven colony
Davenport
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Definition of Davenport (Entry 3 of 3)
city on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa population 99,685
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Synonyms for davenport
Synonyms: Noun
couch, divan, lounge, settee, sofa
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