chessman

chessman
noun Date: 15th century any of the pieces used in chess

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  • Chessman — This interesting name of Medieval English origin is a variant spelling of Cheeseman, itself one of the earliest and most important of the medieval job descriptive surnames. Cheese derives from the Anglo Saxon cese of the pre 8th century and man… …   Surnames reference

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  • Chessman, Caryl — ▪ American criminal born May 27, 1921, St. Joseph, Mich., U.S. died May 2, 1960, San Quentin, Calif.       American criminal whose writings during 12 years on death row made him the symbol of an enduring controversy over capital punishment.… …   Universalium

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