Chersonese, n. Peninsula.

Chert, n. Hornstone, rock-flint, petrosilex.

Cherub, n.

    1. [pl. Cherubim.] Angel, power, angel of knowledge.
    2. [pl. Cherubs.] Beautiful child.

Cherubic, a. Angelic, cherubinic, cherubical.

Cherup, v. n. Chirp, chirrup.

Cherup, v. a. Encourage (by chirruping), inspirit, animate, cheer, chirrup.

Chest, n.

    1. Box, case, packing-box, coffer.
    2. Breast, thorax, trunk (of the body).

Chetah, n. [Sometimes written Cheetah.] Hunting leopard (Felis jubata).

Chevalier, n. Knight, horseman, cavalier.

Chew, v. a. and v. n.

    1. Masticate, manducate, munch.
    2. Champ, bite, gnaw.
    3. Meditate, ruminate, muse on, reflect upon, chew the cud upon.

Chicane, n. Trickery, sophistry. See chicanery.

Chicanery, n. Trickery, duplicity, chicane, sophistry, sophistication, deception, intrigue, intriguing, wire- pulling, stratagems, wiles, tergiversation.

Chiccory, n. Succory.

Chickadee, n. Black-capped titmouse (Parus atricapillus).

Chickaree, n. Red squirrel (Sciurus Hudsonius).

Chide, v. a. Rebuke, reprimand, censure, reprove, blame, upbraid, admonish, scold, scold at.

Chide, v. n. Scold, clamor, fret, fume, chafe.


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