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60 CHIP IN.—To break into a conversation going on between others.

CHIPPY, also CHIRPY.—In good spirits.

CHIT.—To sprout; also a sharp troublesome little girl.

CHIVVY.—To chase, shouting the while.

CHIZZLE.—To cheat.

CHIZZLE BOBS.—The bugs found under decaying wood or old bricks, &c.

CHOCK VULL.—Full to overflowing.

CHOICE, or CHICE.—Difficult to suit as regards food. A choice or pampered child is teazed by being called "Gaargie."

CHOP.—To exchange.

CHOPS.—The jaws. "Cut on the chops" means a blow on the lower part of the face.

CHOUSE.—To cheat; a dishonest action.

CHUCK.—To toss carelessly.

CHUCKLE YEADED.—Very stupid. "A chuckle yeaded vool."

CHUMPS.—Thick pieces of wood for burning. The chump end of a thing is the thicker end.

CHUNE.—Tune.

CHUNE-UP.—"Commence singing" or "Sing more loudly."

CHUNKS.—Split pieces of firewood of more uniform thickness than "chumps."

CHURCH-VAWK.—Those who attend the Parish Church are so called. Those who attend Dissenting Places of Worship being given the general title of or.

CHURLUT.—Charlotte.

CIPE.—A large basket.

CIRCUMBENDIBUS.—A round about route.

CLACK.—A woman who is always chattering.

CLAGGY.—With sticky mud.

CLAM.—To hustle, so as to prevent movement.