chaise

Definition

An open, horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, usually with one horse and two wheels.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "“But why is it necessary, said Edmund, that Crawford’s carriage, or his only should be employed? Why is no use to be made of my mother’s chaise? I could not, when the scheme was first mentioned the other day, understand why a visit from the family were not to be made in the carriage of the family.”"
• "The next morning after breakfast, Joe put Merrylegs into the mistress's low chaise to take him to the vicarage; he came first and said good bye to us, and Merrylegs neighed to us from the yard."
• "“Now, do me a favor. Could I borrow a beach chaise?” “Beach chaise?” “I promise it's for the float. Something that one might sit out in the sun on.” “What the fuck is a beach chaise? Is that French?” “They're lawn chairs, Seanie.” “Yeah, we got lawn chairs.” “Thank you very much, very kind.”"