chemin de fer

[shuh-man duh fair, shuh-man d^uh fer]

noun

Cards.

1. a variation of baccarat.

chemin de fer

/ ʃəˈmæn də ˈfɛə, ʃəmɛ̃dfɛr /

noun

1. a gambling game, a variation of baccarat

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemin de fer¹

1890–95; < French: literally, railroad; so called from the speed of the game

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemin de fer¹

French: railway, referring to the fast tempo of the game