CHIEVE


Meaning of CHIEVE in English

ˈchēv intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English cheven, chieven to reach an end, succeed, thrive, from Old French chevir to reach an end, finish, satisfy, come to terms, from chief, chef end, extremity, head — more at chief

now dialect England : thrive , prosper

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