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[quote=Anonymous]Here's what Wikipedia has to say. Since we are in North America we are allowed to use the term couch.

"The term couch is used in North America, whilst the term sofa is generally used in the United Kingdom, and lounge commonly (though incorrectly) used in Australia. The word originated in Middle English from the Old French noun couche, which derived from the verb meaning "to lie down".[4] It originally denoted an item of furniture for lying or sleeping on, somewhat like a chaise longue, but now refers to sofas in general.[citation needed]

Other terms which can be synonymous with the above definition are settee, chesterfield, divan, davenport, lounge, and canapé.[2] The word sofa is from Turkish derived from the Arabic word suffa for "wool", originating in the Aramaic word sippa for "mat".[5] The word settee comes from the Old English word, "setl", which was used to describe long benches with high backs and arms, but is now generally used to describe upholstered seating.[6]"
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