Main Entry: fau·teuil

Pronunciation: \fō-ˈtœy; ˈfō-ˌtil\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural fau·teuils \fō-ˈtœy; -ˌtilz\

Etymology: French, from Old French faudestuel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German faltistuol folding chair — more at faldstool

Date: 1744

: armchair; especially : an upholstered chair with open arms