subs. phr. (colloquial).—A four-post bedstead.
1836. DICKENS, Pickwick Papers, ch. xliv. ‘Vill you allow me to en-quire vy you make up your bed under that ere deal table?’ said Sam. ‘’Cause I was alvays used to a FOUR-POSTER afore I came here, and I find the legs of the table answer just as well,’ replied the cobbler.
