Index of English words, starting with "ch"

(1) - Chide (n.) A continuous noise or murmur.
(2) - Chide (v. i.) To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.
(3) - Chide (v. i.) To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.
(4) - Chide (p. pr. & vb. n.) Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.
(5) - Chide (p. pr. & vb. n.) To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.

(1) - Chider (n.) One who chides or quarrels.

(1) - Chief (a.) Very intimate, near, or close.
(2) - Chief (a.) Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
(3) - Chief (a.) Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
(4) - Chief (n.) The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
(5) - Chief (n.) The principal part; the most valuable portion.
(6) - Chief (n.) The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.

(1) - Chiefly (adv.) For the most part; mostly.
(2) - Chiefly (adv.) In the first place; principally; preeminently; above; especially.