noun
Meaning 1
A river fish, the chub.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, dialectal
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
cheven
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈt͡ʃɛvən/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
verb
Meaning 2
To do the work of a chevener, embroidering hosiery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
Compare chavender and French chevanne.