chemin de fer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chemin de fer
1890–95; < French: literally, railroad; so called from the speed of the game
Example Sentences
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A form of baccarat called "chemin de fer" was played by James Bond in the casino scene of the 1962 film Dr No.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2017
An exclusive excerpt from LIFE's new book, '50 Years of James Bond' The air is electric at this posh London casino, where a beautiful woman has been losing big at chemin de fer.
From Time • Oct. 5, 2012
But for well-heeled Englishmen, the law's most welcome provision is its restoration of chemin de fer* to the British scene.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last month the dust sheets went over the chemin de fer tables at Crockford's, which ranked as one of London's oldest and plushest gambling clubs.
From Time Magazine Archive
They would train champions; they would have both French and English markers skilled in the latest developments of the chemin de fer service.
From The Secret Glory by Machen, Arthur
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