Chimble

/ˈtʃɪmbəl/ noun

Definition

A narrow passage or channel, sometimes used to describe a chimney or narrow opening.

Etymology

Possibly a diminutive or variant form related to 'chimb' or 'chime,' with the suffix '-le' indicating something small or narrow.

Kelly Says

This is a rare and possibly dialectal word that shows how English speakers created new words by adding diminutive suffixes to existing terms—if a chimb is an edge, a chimble might be a tiny, tight space.

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