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_Kelly._

CHEVERON, _s._ Armour for a horse's head.

_Sir Gawan and Sir Gal._

L. B. _chamfrenum_, Du Cange; Fr. _chanfrain_, _chanfrein_.

CHEVIN, _part. pa._ Succeeded, prospered.

_Maitland Poems._

Fr. _chevir_, to obtain, also to make an end.

CHEWAL, _adj._ Distorted.

V. ~Shevel~ and ~Showl~.

_Dunbar._

CHEWALRY, _s._

1. Men in arms, of whatever rank.

_Barbour._

2. Courage, prowess in arms.

_Barbour._

Fr. _chevalerie_, knighthood, transferred to armed men without distinction. It also signifies prowess.

~Chewalrous~, _adj._ Brave, gallant.

_Barbour._

O. Fr. _chevaleureux_, ill.u.s.tris, n.o.bilis.

~Chewalrusly~, _adv._ Bravely, gallantly.

_Barbour._

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