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Trundle bed, a low bed, so called from the trundles, or casters, that were attached to the feet so that it could be pushed under the master bed when it was not in use. The bed was intended for servants, who used to sleep in their employer’s room so as to be near at hand.
A truckle bed was one that was kept underneath another bed, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED for the full online edition is used throughout) describes them thus: “A low bed running on truckles or castors, usually pushed beneath a high or ‘standing’ bed when not in use; a trundle-bed.”
A trundle bed (or truckle bed) is a low, wheeled bed that is stored under a twin/single bed and can be rolled out for use by visitors or as just another bed. [1] A pop-up trundle bed can be raised to meet the height of the normal bed, effectively creating a wider sleeping surface when positioned side-by-side.
Truckle beds, stored under a standing-bed, were common pieces of furniture in Shakespeare's day. Here we explore their use and Shakespeare's own references to them.
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26 sie 2024 · Originally known as “truckle beds,” these rollaway wonders were perfect for squeezing in under the master bed. The term “trundle” comes from “tryndel,” an old English word for wheel, hinting at the bed’s easy mobility.
