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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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