Uncarpeted

a. (UN-¹ 9.)

[1775.  Ash.]

1806.  J. Pinkerton, Recoll. Paris, 1802–5. II. 97. The hall of the general assembly, national convention, &c. was uncarpeted, whence the feet becoming chilled, the head became hot, and the consequences are known to all Europe, forming another chapter of great events from little causes.

1816.  J. Scott, Vis. Paris (ed. 5), 117. A small room or two, uncarpeted and bare, must be hired.

1860.  Maria L. Charlesworth, Eng. Yeomen, xxx. (1861), 392. You scarcely heard a footfall, though the parlour boards were uncarpeted.

1894.  Conan Doyle, S. Holmes, 63. Little rooms, uncarpeted and uncurtained.