farthingale chair en · NOUN
Etymology
Named in England, probably in the 19th century, for its ability to accommodate the exceptionally wide-hooped skirts fashionable of the time. See farthingale.
Meanings
- An armless chair with a wide seat covered in usually high-quality fabric and fitted with a cushion. The backrest is an upholstered panel, with legs that are straight and rectangular.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| farthingale chairs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |