2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Chaise \Chaise\ (sh[=a]z), n. [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 thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse. [1913 Webster] 2. Loosely, a carriage in general. --Cowper. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: chaise n 1: a long chair; for reclining [syn: {chaise longue}, {daybed}] 2: a carriage consisting of two wheels and calash top; drawn by a single horse [syn: {shay}]
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