chimley

See also: Chimley

English

Etymology

By dissimilation of mn to ml.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪmli/
  • (Northumbrian) IPA(key): /tʃɪmli/

Noun

chimley (plural chimleys)

  1. (UK, dialect, New England, archaic) Alternative form of chimney
    • 1899, The Leisure Hour: An Illustrated Magazine for Home Reading:
      "Mr. Gibbs come in just now," said Mrs. Blewett, "and left his ticket over the chimley. There 'tis. I haven't touched it."
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