A kind of covered vehicle. The word has been claimed as of Cornish origin, in connection with the name of one Christopher or Kit Treen.
1792. In 1787 were exported Chaises 40, Kittareens 10, Sulkeys T.—‘Descr. of Kentucky,’ p. 42. (N.E.D.)
1794. He undertakes to make and repair … coachees, chaises, kittereens, &c.—Advt., Gazette of the U.S., Phila., Jan. 6.
