chessman
noun
any piece used in the game of chess.
chessmen
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pluralof chessman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The front hall is surveyed by a row of British Museum reproductions of the Lewis chessmen, souvenirs of the Le Guins’ two sabbatical years in London, when their three children were small.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 10, 2016
While top-line sets—featuring ornate, hand-carved chessmen and boards made of expensive woods—can run $20,000 and more, you can find a sturdy, handsome set for much less.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2015
Loans from Britain include some of the famous Lewis chessmen carved as fierce Viking warriors, biting on the edge of their shields in an ecstasy of rage.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2013
Since the chessmen were buried along with a belt buckle and backgammon pieces, Boehm thinks it’s more likely the horde belonged to a merchant.
From Slate ● Nov. 23, 2011
“No, Tom. Sit down and try to listen. Lift those chessmen off the stool. Can you understand things when they are said?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
