| 单词 |
chancer |
| 释义 |
▪ I. ˈchancer, v. rare.
[? f. chancery.]
trans. To ‘tax’ (an account or bill of costs).
1798Root Amer. Law Rep. I. 114 Pray to have said note chancered as to the principal and interest. The Court is of opinion that the case is within the statute and that said note be chancered to {pstlg}3 15s. 3d.
▪ II. chancer, n. slang.|ˈtʃɑːnsə(r), -æ-|
[f. chance v. + -er1.]
One who takes chances or does risky things (see quots.).
1884R. Lawson Upton-on-Severn Words 12 Chancer, one who makes rash and inexact statements. ‘She's a bit of a chancer.’ 1889Barrère & Leland Dict. Slang I. 236/1 Chancer (tailors), one who exaggerates, or lies. Also one who attempts anything and is incompetent. 1925Fraser & Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 51 A Chancer, a prevaricator... One taking the chance of being found out. 1937F. P. Crozier Men I Killed iv. 88 He was the complete military ‘chancer’ of our time, bad in every way. 1959M. Pugh Chancer vii. 91 As two-faced as a cod, a proper chancer. He was a born assassin who lost his nerve.
▪ III. chancer
obs. Sc. form of chancel. |
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