Obs. [phonetic variant of CHAWN v.: cf. prec.] intr. To chap, crack, gape in fissures.
1610. W. Folkingham, Art of Survey, I. x. 24. Chapping grounds, chinking, or chauming with Cranies. [Elsewhere also chaun.]
Obs. [phonetic variant of CHAWN v.: cf. prec.] intr. To chap, crack, gape in fissures.
1610. W. Folkingham, Art of Survey, I. x. 24. Chapping grounds, chinking, or chauming with Cranies. [Elsewhere also chaun.]
