"civey" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪvi/
Etymology: From Middle English cyvee, from Old French civé; equivalent to chive + -y. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|cyvee}} Middle English cyvee, {{der|en|fro|civé}} Old French civé, {{af|en|chive|-y}} chive + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} civey (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) A kind of chive sauce served with game or seafood. Tags: archaic, uncountable Categories (topical): Sauces Synonyms: civy

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