chemmy en · NOUN
Etymology
From chem(in de fer) + -y.
Meanings
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(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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemmie | alternative | lexicographic |