chimley

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

By dissimilation of mn to ml.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

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."