English Explanatory Dictionary

cheven

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A river fish, the chub.
verb
  1. To do the work of a chevener, embroidering hosiery.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɛvən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cheven.wav

Word forms

cheven chevens chevening chevened

Etymology

Compare chavender and French chevanne.

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