CHAISE

Source: 566, 567

chaise. Chaise, [ch as k] n. a riding carriage

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Chaise (shāz), n. [[F. chaise seat, or chair, chaise or carriage, for chaire, from a peculiar Parisian pronunciation. See Chair.]] 1. 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.
2. 2. Loosely, a carriage in general. Cowper.