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settee.

A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɛˈtiː/
  1. A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

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Where this word comes from

Unclear, possibly from settle (“seat, long bench”) + -ee (diminutive suffix).

noun/sɛˈtiː/
  1. A vessel with a very long, sharp prow, carrying two or three masts with lateen sails, used in the Mediterranean.

Where this word comes from

From French scétie, scitie.

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