Chiauss

//t͡ʃəˈus// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 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."

Etymology

Attested since 1600.

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