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Old 08-12-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenheron
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
It's called "traversin". Not sure of the name in English. A long bolster maybe? LOL

http://www.google.ca/search?q=traver...ls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1680&bih=855
Google translates "traversine" to "bolster".
Now, will someone define "bolster", please?

Merriamwebster.com defines it as "a long pillow or cushion." I would call it a long pillow that sits widthwise at the head of the bed.
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