English Explanatory Dictionary

farthingale chair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An armless chair with a wide seat covered in usually high-quality fabric and fitted with a cushion. The backrest is an upholstered panel, with legs that are straight and rectangular.

Word forms

farthingale chair farthingale chairs

Etymology

Named in England, probably in the 19th century, for its ability to accommodate the exceptionally wide-hooped skirts fashionable of the time. See farthingale.

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