sedan

English

/səˈdæn/

noun
Definitions
  • An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.
  • (US) An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.

Etymology

Derived from Italian sede (seat) derived from Latin sedes (seat).

Origin

Latin

sedes

Gloss

seat

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

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