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bedwarmer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A covered metal pan attached to a long handle, holding live coals and used to warm a bed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: warming pan

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A concubine or mistress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Examples

  • unknown year, His Bedwarmer's Wife, Red Auza "Nah, I'ts fine, Ley. Because from now on I won't bring any woman here. You will be my bedwarmer."

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bed + warmer.