(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:27:54

Chiev"ance (?), n. [OF. chevance property, equiv. To chevisance, fr. chevir to accomplish. See Chevisance.]

An unlawful bargain; traffic in which money is exported as discount.

[Obs.]

Bacon.

 

© Webster 1913.

I like it!

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.