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The texan guan (Ortalis vetula). [written also chiacalaca.]

(Chem.), terms applied to the chemical structure of compounds whose rational formulæ are written respectively in the form of a closed ring (see Benzene nucleus, under Benzene), or in an open extended form. -- Endless chain, a chain whose ends have been united by a link.

slucent variety of quartz, having usually a whitish color, and a luster nearly like wax. [Written also calcedony.]

er glance, and vitreous copper; a mineral of a black color and metallic luster. [Formerly written chalcosine.]

Chaldeans; eastern Aramaic, or the Aramaic used in Chaldea. Chaldee Paraphrase, A targum written in Aramaic.

A soft and delicate woolen, or woolen and silk, fabric, for ladies' dresses. [Written also chally.]

The sovereign prince of Tartary; -- now usually written khan. Shak.

The frontlet, or head armor, of a horse. [Written also champfrain and chamfrain.]

having for its subject events or exploits of early French history, real or legendary, and written originally in assonant verse of ten or twelve syllables. The most famous one is the Chanson de Roland.

the frame of the saddle, after they have been adjusted to the convenience of the rider. [Written also chaplet.]

Work done by the day; a single job, or task; a chore. [Written also chare.] [Eng.] When thou hast done this chare, I give thee leave To play till doomsday. Shak.

A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant. [Colloq.]

Carbuncle. [Written also Charboncle.] [Obs.] Chaucer.

A written deed; a charter. Globular chart, a chart constructed on a globular projection. See under Globular. -- Heliographic chart, a map of the sun with its spots. -- Mercator's chart, a chart constructed on the principle of Mercator's projection. See Projection. -- Plane chart, a representation of some part of the…

Material on which instruments, books, etc., are written; parchment or paper.

A written evidence in due form of things done or granted, contracts made, etc., between man and man; a deed, or conveyance. [Archaic]

Divination by written paper or by cards.

om a forest, which is not private property, and from a park, which is inclosed. Sometimes written chace. [Eng.]

atical of Christ's sufferings. In the Greek Church the chasuble is a large round mantle. [Written also chasible, and chesible.]

Entrails. [Obs.] [Written also chaudron, chauldron.] Shak.