3. A swindler. B. Jonson.
CHOUT
Chout, n. Etym: [Mahratta chauth one fourth part.]
Defn: An assessment equal to a fourth part of the revenue. [India] J.
Mill.
CHOW
Chow, n. [Chin chou.]
Defn: A prefecture or district of the second rank in China, or the chief city of such a district; — often part of the name of a city, as in Foochow.
CHOWCHOW
Chow"chow`, a. Etym: [Chin.]
Defn: Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed; as, chowchow sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together).
Chowchow chop, the last lighter containing the small sundry packages sent off to fill up a ship. S. W. Williams.
CHOWCHOW
Chow"chow`, n. (Com.)
Defn: A kind of mixed pickles.