cheyne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Obsolete form of chain.
name
  1. A surname.
  2. A male given name of rare usage.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ /ˈʃeɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪni/ /ˈʃeɪni/

Word forms

cheyne cheynes

Etymology

Of Anglo-Norman origin, ultimately from Old French chesne (“oak”).

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