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chessman

noun
chess·man | \-ˌman, -mən\

Definition of chessman 

: any of the pieces used in chess

First Known Use of chessman

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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chessman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chessman

: any of the playing pieces used in chess : a chess piece

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