chemin-de-fer

See also: chemin de fer

English

Noun

chemin-de-fer (uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of chemin de fer
   • 1953, Ian Fleming, chapter 4, in Casino Royale, page 23:

     Bond had spent the last two afternoons and most of the nights at the Casino, playing complicated progression systems on the even chances at roulette. He made a high banco at chemin-de-fer whenever he heard one offered.