CHICANE


Meaning of CHICANE in English

[ ʃɪ'keɪn ]

■ noun

1》 a sharp double bend created to form an obstacle on a motor-racing track.

2》 dated (in card games) a hand without cards of one particular suit; a void.

3》 archaic ~ry.

■ verb archaic employ ~ry.

Origin

C17: from Fr. ~ (n.), ~r (v.) 'quibble'.

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