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."