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chair

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Main Entry:
1chair Listen to the pronunciation of 1chair
Pronunciation:
\ˈcher\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English chaiere, from Anglo-French, from Latin cathedra, from Greek kathedra, from kata- cata- + hedra seat — more at sit
Date:
13th century
1 a: a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person b: electric chair —used with the2 a: an official seat or a seat of authority, state, or dignity b: an office or position of authority or dignity c: professorship <holds a university chair> d: chairman 13: a sedan chair4: a position of employment usually of one occupying a chair or desk; specifically : the position of a player in an orchestra or band5: any of various devices that hold up or support


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