The English usage of "sofa" to refer to a long stuffed seat dates to the early 18th century.
The image below shows an antique green sofa:
Friday, February 8, 2013
Arabic Word in English: Sofa
The English word SOFA originally meant a part of the floor raised up a foot or two and covered with carpets and cushions. The word is from Arabic soffah, meaning a bench or couch.
The English usage of "sofa" to refer to a long stuffed seat dates to the early 18th century.
The image below shows an antique green sofa:
The English usage of "sofa" to refer to a long stuffed seat dates to the early 18th century.
The image below shows an antique green sofa:
