chemin de fer

American  

[shuh-man duh fair, shuh-man d^uh fer] / ʃəˈmæn də ˈfɛər, ʃə mɛ̃ də ˈfɛr /

noun

Cards.

1. a variation of baccarat.

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chemin de fer British  

/ ʃəˈmæn də ˈfɛə, ʃəmɛ̃dfɛr /

noun

1. a gambling game, a variation of baccarat

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Etymology

Origin of chemin de fer

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

Example Sentences

With the now-signature checkered chemin de fer design around the perimeter of the face and distinct Roman numerals, the Tank’s rigorously linear design was a radical departure from the era’s traditionally round watches.

From New York Times

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

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

"I am here," he said, in an undertone, "as agent commercial du chemin de fer Ottoman."

From Project Gutenberg

There were not wanting those who said that his retirement was more or less compulsory owing to rather too pronounced successes while holding the bank at baccarat or chemin de fer.

From Project Gutenberg