"chairborne" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: chair + borne, perhaps a pun on airborne, in reference to those in the military who do not fly aircraft. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chair|borne}} chair + borne, {{m|en|airborne}} airborne Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} chairborne (not comparable)
  1. Employed to work in an office, etc. and not out in the field; having a sedentary job. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-chairborne-en-adj-cBOCwZgD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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