or King’s carriage or cushion, subs. phr. (common).—An improvised seat: made by two persons crossing and clasping hands, the rider holding both bearers round the neck; as BANDY-CHAIR (q.v.).
1818. SCOTT, The Heart of Mid-lothian, vii. He was now mounted on the hands of two of the rioters, clasped together, so as to form what is called … THE KING’S CUSHION.
