chièr

See also: chier

Norman

Alternative forms

• chi (Jersey)
• chiaer (Guernsey)

Etymology

From Old French chier, from Latin cārus.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

chièr m

1. (Jersey) dear
   • 1903, Edgar MacCulloch, “Proverbs, Weather Sayings, etc.”, in Guernsey Folk Lore‎^[1], page 524:

     Chièr coume paivre.

     As dear as pepper.

Derived terms

• chiéthement (“dearly”)