chayer

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French chaiere, from Latin cathedra, from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathédra).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃæi̯ər(ə)/, /ˈt͡ʃæi̯r(ə)/, /ˈt͡ʃaːər(ə)/, /ˈt͡ʃaːr(ə)/

Noun

chayer (plural chayeres)

  1. A padded chair or armchair; a seat facilitating comfort:
    1. A litter or palanquin; a moveable seat.
    2. A regal seat or chair; a throne.
    3. (theology) The seat of God as King of Heaven.
  2. (figuratively) An office or position and the authority it gives.
  3. (rare) A podium or dais; an elevated portion of floor.

Descendants

  • English: chair (see there for further descendants)
  • Scots: cheer, chyre
  • Yola: chyre

References

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