chaise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An open, horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, usually with one horse and two wheels.
  2. A chaise longue.
  3. A post chaise.

Pronunciation

/ʃeɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chaise.wav

Word forms

chaise chaises shay

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French chaise. Doublet of cathedra and chair.

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