Chires

Chires is a rare archaic plural form of the word "chair." While the standard modern plural form is "chairs," "chires" occasionally appears in older texts, particularly literature, and may be used to evoke a sense of historical setting or formality. The usage of "chires" is now considered non-standard and largely obsolete in contemporary English. Its persistence is mainly limited to specialized contexts, such as historical reenactments or specific literary endeavors aiming for a deliberate antiquated style. Its meaning remains identical to the modern "chairs," referring to multiple individual seats designed for one person.