First Known Use: 1744
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fauteuil
noun fau·teuil \fō-ˈtœy; ˈfō-ˌtil\
plural fau·teuils \fō-ˈtœy; -ˌtilz\
Definition of FAUTEUIL
: armchair; especially : an upholstered chair with open arms
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Origin of FAUTEUIL
French, from Old French faudestuel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German faltistuol folding chair — more at faldstool
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