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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chemin de fer1

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

Origin of chemin de fer1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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