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chaise Definition

chaise (s̸hāz)

noun

  1. any of several kinds of lightweight carriage, some with a collapsible top, having two or four wheels and drawn by one or two horses
  2. post chaise
  3. chaise longue

Etymology: Fr, var. of chaire, chair

chaise Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dismiss: The last mile I performed on foot, having dismissed the chaise and driver with the double remuneration I had promised.
  • have: We had seven different chaises and as many different drivers.

Adjective modifier

  • four-wheeled: He ran a coaching business between Kelso and Newcastle and four-wheeled chaises could be hired for 9 pence per mile.
  • exclusive: A classic comfort in a contemporary design, our exclusive chaise is a sublimely indulgent and highly stylish addition to your home.

Modifies a noun

  • longue: See, Victoria, I told you Mel B's chaise longue was better than yours.
  • longues: Each of these chaise longues are of course unique due to the nature of the hazel.
  • lounge: Choose your own custom colors for pool or patio chaise lounges, chairs, bar stools, & tables, shipped direct.
  • house: Brick buildings on the western side of the inn yard contained coach and chaise houses with stables, above which were granaries and stores.
  • seating: In the bow there is chaise lounge seating with infill cushions to create a large sunbathing area.
  • sofa: There are large comfy armchairs and a chaise longue sofa bed, TV, video and CD / cassette / radio.

Noun used with modifier

  • post: By the end of... a post chaise on 26 November.
  • leather: From £ 499.99 Leather Chaise Longue ( buttoned ) Buttoned leather chaise longue.

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