CHAMADE

Etymology

Noun

chamade (plural chamades)

(military, historical) A signal sounded on a drum or trumpet inviting a parley.

Anagrams

• Machead, headcam

Source: Wiktionary


Cha*made, n. Etym: [F. chamade, fr. Pg. chamada, fr. chamar to call, fr. L. clamare.] (Mil.)

Definition: A signal made for a parley by beat of a drum. They beat the chamade, and sent us carte blanche. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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