I. chan·cer -sə(r) transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably back-formation from chancery
: abate , reduce , tax , adjust
chancer a bill of costs
chancer an account
: make an equitable settlement of (an obligation)
II. chanc·er noun
( -s )
Etymology: chance (I) + -er
Africa : a transient job seeker from another country intent on quick profit