/shayz' lawng", chayz'/ ; Fr. /shez lawonn-g"/ , pl. chaise longues , Fr. chaises longues /shez lawonn-g"/ .
a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.
Also, chaise lounge /shayz" lownj", chayz"/ .
[ 1790-1800; chaise lounge by folk etym. ]