cot

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sheath worn to protect a finger
  2. noun baby bed with high sides made of slats
  3. noun a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi खाट (khāṭ), from Sauraseni Prakrit 𑀔𑀝𑁆𑀝𑀸 (khaṭṭā), from Sanskrit खट्वा (khaṭvā, “bedstead”).

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Synonyms

fingerstall

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