chemmy

English

Alternative forms

• chemmie

Etymology

From chem(in de fer) +‎ -y.

Noun

chemmy (uncountable)

1. (UK, slang, card games) The card game called chemin de fer.
   • 1960, The Bedside "Guardian", page 248:

     We use him for eloping with heiresses, getting involved in drug scandals, and running illegal chemmy parties.