sedan chair

American  

noun

1. an enclosed vehicle for one person, borne on poles by two bearers and common during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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sedan chair British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: sedan.  a closed chair for one passenger, carried on poles by two bearers. It was commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries

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Etymology

Origin of sedan chair

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

The Grand Tour, meanwhile, has spent the past two-and-a-bit years bulldozing its way across continents, proudly racking up air miles and hoisting its hosts aloft like minor royalty in a sedan chair.

From The Guardian • Jan. 31, 2019

The dedication ceremony featured a dance number from “Cats,” during which Ms. Lynne was carried onstage aboard a feather-adorned sedan chair.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2018

I recommend a sedan chair or a palanquin, depending on income level.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2018

She often avoided confrontations on the narrow pavements by travelling in her sedan chair, which can still be seen in the town's heritage centre.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2014

Irri and Jhiqui followed ahorse, with Aggo and Rakharo, then Reznak in an ornate sedan chair with an awning to keep the sun off his head.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin