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chiv — chiv·al·resque; chiv·al·rous; chiv·al·rous·ness; chiv·al·ry; chiv·i·a·tite; chiv; chiv·vy; un·chiv·al·rous·ly; … English syllables
chiv|y — «CHIHV ee», verb, chiv|ied, chiv|y|ing, noun, plural chiv|ies. = chivvy. (Cf. ↑chivvy) … Useful english dictionary
chiv — chiv, chívuri, s.n. (înv.) cub, zar. Trimis de blaurb, 08.04.2006. Sursa: DAR … Dicționar Român
chiv|al|ry — «SHIHV uhl ree», noun. 1. the qualities of an ideal knight in the Middle Ages. Chivalry includes bravery, honor, courtesy, respect for women, protection of the weak, generosity, and fairness to enemies. »He loved chivalry, Truth and honour,… … Useful english dictionary
chiv|vy — «CHIHV ee», verb, vied, vy|ing, noun, plural vies. –v.t. 1. to chase: »... clients who have just been chivvied abruptly out of their rightful train (Punch). She [the ship] came…with an armada of boats and aircraft to chivvy her along (Manchester… … Useful english dictionary
chiv — I. /tʃɪv/ (say chiv) noun Obsolete Colloquial the chin or jaw. Also, chivvy, chivy. {rhyming slang Chevy Chase face} II. /tʃɪv/ (say chiv) noun Chiefly British Colloquial a knife. {Romani} …
Chiv — knife (Romany chiv = blade ) … Dictionary of Australian slang
chiv — Australian Slang knife (Romany chiv = blade ) … English dialects glossary
chiv — I. ˈchiv, ˈsh variant of chive II,III II. noun ( s) Etymology: perhaps short for English dialect Chivy Chase, Chevy Chase chase, pursuit, noise, confusion (used in rhyming slang to mean “face”) more at chivy slang Australia : face … Useful english dictionary
chiv´al|rous|ness — chiv|al|rous «SHIHV uhl ruhs», adjective. 1. a) having the qualities of an ideal knight; brave, courteous, helpful, honorable, and devoted to the service of the weak and oppressed. SYNONYM(S): considerate, gallant. b) having to do with the rules… … Useful english dictionary
chiv´al|rous|ly — chiv|al|rous «SHIHV uhl ruhs», adjective. 1. a) having the qualities of an ideal knight; brave, courteous, helpful, honorable, and devoted to the service of the weak and oppressed. SYNONYM(S): considerate, gallant. b) having to do with the rules… … Useful english dictionary
