Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 — Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes

by Geoffrey Chaucer

Cheve, v.; in phr. yvel mote he cheve = ill may he end, or ill may he thrive, G 1225.

Chevesaile, s. (ornamented) collar or neckband of a gown, R. 1082. See New E. Dict.

Chevisaunce, s. borrowing, L. 2434 (see note); agreement to borrow, B 1519, 1537, 1581; dealing for profit, A 282. O.F. chevisance.

Chevise, v. refl. accomplish (her) desire, 4. 289. O.F. chevir.

Chewe, v. chew; Cheweth, pr. s. A 3690.

Cheyne, s. chain, 7. 284; 11. 16; F 1356; Cheynes, pl. chains, B 1. m 2. 21; A 1343, B 3554.

Chidde, Chiden; see Chyde.

Chideresse, s. a scold, R. 150.

Chief; see Cheef.

Chieftayn, s. captain, A 2555.