chemin de fer

[ shuh-man duh fair; French shuh-man duh fer ]

noun

, Cards.

1. a variation of baccarat.

chemin de fer

/ ʃəˈmæn də ˈfɛə; ʃəmɛ̃dfɛr /

noun

1. a gambling game, a variation of baccarat

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemin de fer¹

1890–95; < French: literally, railroad; so called from the speed of the game

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemin de fer¹

French: railway, referring to the fast tempo of the game

Example Sentences

Anything over two hours on the chemin-de-fer is considered a journey by these good French people!

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There are two accepted varieties of the game—baccarat chemin de fer (railway) and baccarat banque (or deux tableaux).

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Les clients qu'elle prferait taient les porte-faix, les forts de la halle, les chauffeurs du chemin de fer.

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The "agent commercial du chemin de fer Ottoman" is established at Eregli as elsewhere.

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The ride by the little chemin de fer vicinal from Nieuport to Ostende is a very interesting one.

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