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