footrest

[ foo t-rest ]

/ ˈfʊtˌrɛst /

a support for a person's feet, as an attachment to a barber's chair or a dentist's chair.

Origin of footrest

First recorded in 1860–65; foot + rest¹

Under the spell of the music he relaxed, pushed out the footrest of the chair, and lay back at ease, smoking dreamily.

The Skylark of Space |Edward Elmer Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby
I hear my name called, I lay aside my book and meerschaum, push back my footrest, and go to the door.

Out of a Labyrinth |Lawrence L. Lynch
He propped his feet on the footrest of the seat ahead of him, spoke to the other occupant of the seat.

Pushbutton War |Joseph P. Martino
In earlier forms it was used as a footrest to keep the feet from the damp or draughty rush floor.

Chats on Old Furniture |Arthur Hayden

At this point Guilford Duncan impatiently kicked over his footrest, rose to his feet and began dressing for the out of doors.

A Captain in the Ranks |George Cary Eggleston

footrest

/ (ˈfʊtˌrɛst) /

something that provides a support for the feet, such as a low stool, rail, etc