chymeney

Middle English

/ˈtʃim(ə)neː/

noun
Definitions
  • A hearth; where a fire is lighted.
  • A chimney; a ventilation chamber for smoke.
  • A device for heating; a stove or furnace.
  • (rare) Something which heats or forges.
  • (rare) Any ventilation chamber.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French cheminee derived from Latin camināta.

Origin

Latin

camināta

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