ottoman
The origin and history of ottoman.
Etymology
Named after Osman I, founder of the Ottoman dynasty. The furniture sense arose in the early 1800s because reclining on low couches was associated with Middle Eastern style at the time.
The origin and history of ottoman.
Named after Osman I, founder of the Ottoman dynasty. The furniture sense arose in the early 1800s because reclining on low couches was associated with Middle Eastern style at the time.