Chi*cane" (?), n. [F., prob.
earlier meaning a dispute, orig. in the game of mall (F.
mail), fr. LGr. &?; the game of mall, fr Pers
chaugān club or bat; or possibly ultimated fr. L.
ciccus a trible.] The use of artful subterfuge,
designed to draw away attention from the merits of a case or
question; -- specifically applied to legal proceedings; trickery;
chicanery; caviling; sophistry. Prior.
To shuffle from them by chicane.
Burke.
To cut short this chicane, I propound it
fairly to your own conscience.
Berkeley.
Chi*cane", v. i. [Cf. F.
chicaner. See Chicane, n.]
To use shifts, cavils, or artifices.
Burke.
Chi*cane" (?), n. (Card playing)
In bridge, the holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand
itself. It counts as simple honors.
Chi*cane" (?), n. (Card playing)
In bridge, the holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand
itself. It counts as simple honors.
