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wing chair

also wing·chair (wĭng′châr′)

An easy chair with a high back and side panels between the seat and armrests.

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wing chair

wingchair

(Furniture) an easy chair having wings on each side of the back

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wing′ chair`

a large upholstered chair having a high back with wings.

[1900–05]

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wing chair - easy chair having wings on each side of a high back

easy chair, lounge chair, overstuffed chair - a comfortable upholstered armchair

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