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noun 1. Edwin P., 1815–62, U.S. minstrel-show performer and producer.
2. Howard Chan·dler / ˈtʃænd lər , ˈtʃɑnd- / Show Spelled [ chand -ler, chahnd -] Show IPA , 1873–1952, U.S. illustrator and painter.
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Christy or Christie (ˈkrɪstɪ)
—n , pl -ties
skiing a turn in which the body is swung sharply round with the skis parallel, originating in Norway and used for stopping, slowing down, or changing direction quickly
[C20: shortened from Christiania ]
Christie or Christie
—n
[C20: shortened from Christiania ]
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christy christiania (skiing)
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