| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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The right of sitting in the presence of the queen. In the
ancient French court certain ladies had the droit de tabouret (right of sitting on a tabouret in the presence of the queen). At first it was limited to princesses: but subsequently it was extended to all the chief ladies of the queen’s household; and later still the wives of ambassadors, dukes, lord chancellor, and keeper of the seals, enjoyed the privilege. Gentlemen similarly privileged had the droit de fauteuil. | 1 |
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| La marquise a le tabouret.” | |
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Beranger: Le Marquis de Carabas. |
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