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chaise longue

[sheyz lawng, cheyz; Fr. shez lawng]
–noun, plural chaise longues, French. chaises longues [shez lawng] .
a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.
Also, chaise lounge [sheyz lounj, cheyz] .


Origin:
1790–1800; < F: long chair; chaise lounge by folk etym.
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chaise longue   (shāz lông')   
n.   pl. chaise longues or chaises longues (shāz lông')
A reclining chair with a long seat that supports the outstretched legs.

[French : chaise, chair + longue, long.]
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