couchee Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cou"chee noun

Etymology

F. couche a sleeping place from coucher. See Couch, v. t.

Definitions

1. A reception held at the time of going to bed, as by a sovereign or great prince. Obs. Dryden.

   The duke's levees and couchees were so crowded that the antechambers were full. Bp. Burnet.