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Big chair

/ˈbɪɡ tʃɛər/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large seat with a back, typically for one person, often implying an augmentative form corresponding to the Italian 'seggiolone'.

    "He sat comfortably in the big chair by the fireplace."
  2. 2

    A high chair used for feeding infants and young toddlers.

    "The baby was strapped safely into the big chair for dinner."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a descriptive compound derived from Old English 'micel' or Middle English 'bigge' combined with Old French 'chaier', ultimately descending from Latin 'cathedra'. It denotes a large seat designed for comfort or authority.

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