CHESTERFIELD


Meaning of CHESTERFIELD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ches-t ə r- ˌ f ē ld

Function: noun

Etymology: from a 19th century Earl of Chesterfield

Date: 1852

1 : a single-breasted or double-breasted semifitted overcoat with velvet collar

2 : a davenport usually with upright armrests

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