Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
chevy .
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Examples
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A creamy, crunchy, chivey butcher's salad enlivened by Granny Smith apples.
How to Be a Gourmet in the Paris Stores Peter Hellman 2010
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"We have, sir," said Ned, "but, plase goodness, they'll soon be lashed like hounds from the place -- the town boys are preparing to give them a chivey some fine morning out of the country."
The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831
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It was chivey with the faintest tang of cayenne, a beautiful deep golden colour, and a great texture - squidgy but light.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2010
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$24: Shone Farm again proves its extraordinary potential for this grape, with a classic peppery, chivey green profile amid rich apple, nectarine and vibrant lime peel.
SFGate: Top News Stories Jon Bonné 2010
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"The attack, sir! no, but the chivey we got over the mountains.
The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831
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