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Definition of chessman

chessman

/ˈtʃɛs.mən/
chess · man
Plural:chessmen
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chessman Lexical Profile

chessman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of the thirty-two movable pieces used in playing the game of chess, such as a king, queen, rook, bishop, knight, or pawn.

Example

"The antique ivory chessman was intricately carved to resemble a medieval knight."

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• Rhymes for chessman

• Nearby Words

cheshire
chess
chessboard
chessman
chesspiece
chessplayer
chest

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'chess' (from Old French 'esches', ultimately from Persian 'shah' meaning 'king') and 'man' (used in the sense of a game piece).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chessman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chessman
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