Chince
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chince is a noun meaning (obsolete) Alternative form of chinch.
Meaning
(obsolete) Alternative form of chinch.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Alternative form of chintz.
Example Sentences
Dere wasn't a chince [bedbug] on a one of em. Better not see a chince on a bed.
Drouth, chince–bugs, hail, everything! My garden all cut to pieces like sauerkraut.
It is not a chince, I do assure you, it is an English cotton, which I value much more.
All the old women had peaked ats, and crooked cains, and chince gowns tucked into the pockits of their quiltid petticoats;
Word Forms
- chinces
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bed-bug, chincapin, chinkapin, penuchle, siron, chitling.
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