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Webster 1913 Edition
Divan
Di-van′
,Noun.
[Per.
dīwān
a book of many leaves, an account book, a collection of books, a senate, council: cf. Ar. daiwān
, F. divan
.] 1.
A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author;
as, the
. divan
of Hafiz[Persia]
2.
In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand deliberative council or assembly.
Pope.
3.
A chief officer of state.
[India]
4.
A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room.
5.
A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable.
6.
A coffee and smoking saloon.
[Colloq.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Divan
DIVAN
,Noun.
1.
Among the Turks and other orientals, a court of justice, or a council.2.
A council-chamber; a hall; a court.3.
Any council assembled.