chaise
[sheyz]
noun
a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
a chaise longue, especially a light one used out of doors.
Also called chaise d'or [sheyz dawr] /ʃeɪz ˈdɔr/. Numismatics.
- a gold coin of France, first issued in the early 14th century, which bears a figure of the king seated on a large throne.
- an Anglo-Gallic copy of this coin, issued by Edward III.
Origin of chaise
La Chaise
[la shez]
noun
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Related Words for chaise
bunk, mattress, cot, crib, couch, berth, bassinet, sack, platform, cradle, davenport, divan, pallet, trundle, bedstead, bus, vehicle, train, car, stageExamples from the Web for chaise
Contemporary Examples of chaise
Sprawled on chaise lounges with their knees high in the air and their legs spread wide.
When he came back, he testified, they were getting coital on a chaise longue.
Historical Examples of chaise
And her agitated hand waved to them from a chaise window, and she was gone.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
Your messenger finds me just setting out for London: the chaise at the door.
Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
The horse was accordingly put in, and the chaise brought round to the door.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
In five minutes' time the chaise was ready, and this good scapegrace in his saddle.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
Barnaby, my man, help me to put him in the chaise, and we'll ride home together.'
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
chaise
noun
Word Origin for chaise
C18: from French, variant of Old French chaiere chair
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