2. One whose business it is to cary a chair or sedan. Breaks watchmen's heads and chairmen's glasses. Prior.
CHAIRMANSHIP
Chair"man*ship, n.
Defn: The office of a chairman of a meeting or organized body.
CHAISE Chaise, n. Etym: [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 thoroughbraces. It is usually drawn by one horse.
2. Loosely,
Defn: a carriage in general. Cowper.
CHAJA
Cha"ja, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, or Chauna, chavaria), so called in imitation of its notes; — called also chauna, and faithful kamichi. It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See Kamichi.
CHAK
Chak, v. i.