subs. (old).—‘A one-horse chaise or carriage, capable of holding but one person: called by the French a désobligeante’ (GROSE).
1863. WHITTIER, The Countess, 29.
| The country doctor in the foreground seems, | |
| Whose ancient SULKY down the village lanes | |
| Dragged, like a war-car, captive ills and pains. |
