CHAISES

Noun

chaises

plural of chaise

Source: Wiktionary


CHAISE

Chaise, n. Etym: [F. chaise seat, or chair, chaise or carriage, for chaire, from a peculiar Parisian pronunciation. See Chair.]

1. A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thoroughbraces. It is usually drawn by one horse.

2. Loosely,

Definition: a carriage in general. Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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