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 ]