Chesser

//ˈt͡ʃɛsə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A chess player. rare

    "Where are those principles of fair play that allow both sides a hearing? that give a move to each player in turn? and what neglect of a chesser's analytical powers to make up your mind and decision from the analysis of the moves only of the Attack, not regarding what the Defense can move in reply?"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A habitational surname.

Synonyms

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chess playerchessist

Example

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"Where are those principles of fair play that allow both sides a hearing? that give a move to each player in turn? and what neglect of a chesser's analytical powers to make up your mind and decision from the analysis of the moves only of the Attack, not regarding what the Defense can move in reply?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Variant of Cheshire.

Etymology 2

From chess + -er.

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