Etymology

cheve

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Today it means: To come to an issue; to turn out; to succeed. Full definition →

Middle English cheven ← Old French chevir
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  1. Old French · derived fromchevir
  2. Middle English · inherited fromcheven
  3. English todaycheve

From Middle English cheven, from Old French chevir. See chievance.

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