"Bath chair" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /bɑːθ t͡ʃɛə/ [UK] Forms: Bath chairs [plural]
Etymology: Named from Bath, the home of its inventor, James Heath. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bath chair (plural Bath chairs)
  1. (historical) An early form of wheelchair with three wheels, used to transport ladies or invalids, common in Victorian England. Tags: historical Synonyms: bathchair, bath chair
    Sense id: en-Bath_chair-en-noun-xvO1ytjl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Mobility aids

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