sedan chair
An open or enclosed chair raised on poles and carried by people or animals, used as a…An open or enclosed chair raised on poles and carried by people or animals, used as a mode of transport.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)An open or enclosed chair raised on poles and carried by people or animals, used as a mode of transport.
An equivalent mode of transport created by two people grasping each other's forearms, making a seat for the rider.
портше́зportšéz
- a closed litter for one passenger
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Clarifying the intended meaning or sense of sedan.Clarifying the intended meaning or sense of sedan.
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Forms
plural: sedan chairsSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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