chemmy

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From chem(in de fer) +‎ -y.

Noun[edit]

chemmy (uncountable)

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