"chalance" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Back-formation of nonchalance Etymology templates: {{back-form|en|nonchalance}} Back-formation of nonchalance Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chalance (uncountable)
  1. An attitude of seriousness and earnestness. Tags: uncountable
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