Chiauss
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative letter-case form of chiauss; obsolete spelling of chiaus. alt-of
"Whereupon hee ſent another Chiauſs with Letters directed to all the kingdome,by which he commaunded that euery should obey and reuerence him,as being againe confirmed in all his former honours and degrees."
- 2 Obsolete spelling of chiaus. alt-of, historical, obsolete
"Whereupon hee ſent another Chiauſs with Letters directed to all the kingdome,by which he commaunded that euery should obey and reuerence him,as being againe confirmed in all his former honours and degrees."
Example
More examples"Whereupon hee ſent another Chiauſs with Letters directed to all the kingdome,by which he commaunded that euery should obey and reuerence him,as being againe confirmed in all his former honours and degrees."
Etymology
Attested since 1600.
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