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chemmy en · NOUN

Etymology

From chem(in de fer) + -y.

Meanings

  1. (UK, slang, uncountable) The card game called chemin de fer.
    • We use him for eloping with heiresses, getting involved in drug scandals, and running illegal chemmy parties. 1960, The Bedside "Guardian", page 248:

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