chouette
a variation of a two-handed game, as backgammon, allowing the participation of three or more persons, in which one player accepts the bets of all the others on the outcome of a game between that player and one other active player, who is permitted to receive advice from the nonplayers.
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How to use chouette in a sentence
The chouette went to seek for Bras Rouge, who conducted me to the guard-house, saying he had found me roving near his cabaret.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 | Eugne SueIn this tavern there are several subterranean chambers, and one of these, La chouette said, would serve me for a prison.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 | Eugne SueWhen the chouette beat me I fell always at the first blow; then she stamped upon me, screaming out, 'Ah, the nasty little brute!
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 | Eugne Sue"And I shall not be jealous of my man, my little fourline" (a pet word for assassin), added the chouette, laughing loudly.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 | Eugne SueThe Schoolmaster and the chouette were talking over their own dark plans in low tones and "flash" language.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 | Eugne Sue
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