Chiaous

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of chouse. alt-of, obsolete

    "[…]the chaoûsh informed us, in a solemn and important manner, that we were now approaching to the places where the Turcomans generally lie in wait for caravans,[…]"

Example

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"[…]the chaoûsh informed us, in a solemn and important manner, that we were now approaching to the places where the Turcomans generally lie in wait for caravans,[…]"

Etymology

Spelling variation of chiaoux, from French chiaoux.

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