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1chicane

verb chi·cane \shi-ˈkān, chi-\
chi·canedchi·can·ing

Definition of CHICANE

intransitive verb
:  to use chicanery <a wretch he had taught to lie and chicane — George Meredith>
transitive verb
:  trick, cheat
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Origin of CHICANE

French chicaner, from Middle French, to quibble, prevent justice
First Known Use: circa 1672

2chicane

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