Bedpost

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Bedpost \Bed"post`\, n.
     1. One of the four standards that support a bedstead or the
        canopy over a bedstead.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Anciently, a post or pin on each side of the bed to keep


        the clothes from falling off. See {Bedstaff}. --Brewer.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  bedpost
       n : any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead