curule

adjective

cu·​rule ˈkyu̇r-ˌül 

1

: relating to or being a high-ranking dignitary of ancient Rome entitled to occupy a special chair

2

: of, relating to, or being a chair or seat reserved for Romans of high rank that resembles a backless stool with curved legs

also : of, relating to, or being a 19th century seat with legs of a similar style

Word History

Etymology

Latin curulis, perhaps alteration of currulis of a chariot, from currus chariot, from currere to run

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1