"chimbley" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪmbli/ Forms: chimbleys [plural]
Etymology: By dissimilation of mn to ml, followed by epenthesis of b Head templates: {{en-noun}} chimbley (plural chimbleys)
  1. (UK, dialect, Caribbean) Alternative form of chimney Tags: Caribbean, UK, alt-of, alternative, dialectal Alternative form of: chimney Synonyms: chimley, chimbly

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Alternative forms

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