n. (pl. -ies) 1 Law (Chancery) the Lord Chancellor's court, a division of the High Court of Justice. 2 hist. the records office of an order of knighthood. 3 hist. the court of a bishop's chancellor. 4 an office attached to an embassy or consulate. 5 a public record office. 6 US a court of equity. in chancery sl. (of a boxer or wrestler) with the head held under the opponent's arm and being pummelled.
[ ME, contracted f. CHANCELLERY ]