chay


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chay

(tʃeɪ)
n
a plant of the madder family native to India
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Chay, chay pour vous, mon vieux!' he said with a smile.
'A strange chay and hosses was outside town, this morning, on the Norwich road, a'most afore the day broke,' Ham went on.
What do you come in a chay for--ain't the coach good enough?" And with this, the faithful waiter, who knew and remembered every officer who used the house, and with whom ten years were but as yesterday, led the way up to Dobbin's old room, where stood the great moreen bed, and the shabby carpet, a thought more dingy, and all the old black furniture covered with faded chintz, just as the Major recollected them in his youth.
Chay dragged Alec to shore with help from others while three other beachgoers saved Wullie.
Chay, 22, on a working vacation on the island, had gone with friends to its harbor to swim last Saturday (August 3) afternoon.
Passers-by Chay Clark and Sarah Geddes jumped into the water to save them, while others on the beach raised the alarm.
"The things that are going on behind the scenes is incredible." | Shildon have also continued to rebuild their squad by making Marske United midfielder Chay Liddle their third new addition this summer.
We expect the Chinese government will continue to implement fiscal policies to support economic growth and provide backing for private enterprises,' said Kai Kong Chay, managing director and lead portfolio manager of China/Hong Kong equities at Manulife Asset Management.
Summary: Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Feb 10 (ANI): Indian veteran weightlifters Jyotsna Mukherjee and Chay Adok have decided to return their aACAyBangla GauravaACAO award, expressing discontent with the West Bengal government for allegedly giving secondary treatment to the sport in the state.
Lach Van, the head of the crime office at the provincial police station, on Tuesday named the suspects as Neak Moeun, 37; Sieng Sokha, 24; Koeut Savy, 18; Chay Nak, 25; Ye Mong; 23; and Pet Sam Un, 32.
Merthyr, whose strong pack never quite managed to Centre Chay Smith and wing Harri Lang also crossed for tries while impressive outside half Haydn Simons kicked three penalties and three conversions for a personal tally of 15 points.