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chamade
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chamade, n. [F. chamade, fr. Pg. chamada, fr. chamar to call, fr. L. clamare.].
A signal made for a parley by beat of a drum. [1913 Webster]
"They beat the chamade, and sent us carte blanche." [1913 Webster]
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