"chemmy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chem(in de fer) + -y. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|chemin de fer|-y|alt1=chem(in de fer)}} chem(in de fer) + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chemmy (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, card games) The card game called chemin de fer. Tags: UK, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Card games Synonyms: chemmie

Alternative forms

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