अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

Timid; fearful; cowardly.

A small chick or chicken.

The name of several caryophyllaceous weeds, especially Stellaria media, the seeds and flower buds of which are a favorite food of small birds.

A chicken; -- used as a diminutive or pet name, especially in calling fowls.

A branching perennial plant (Cichorium Intybus) with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia, and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad plant; succory; wild endive. See Endive.

The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.

A continuous noise or murmur.

To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.

To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.

Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.

To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.

One who chides or quarrels.

She who chides.

A female scold.

In a chiding or reproving manner.

The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.

The principal part; the most valuable portion.

The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.

Highest in office or rank; principal; head.

Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.