m., heat, warmth ; avoir chaud, to be hot, warm

se chauffer, vr. [L. calefacere], to warm one's self.

chaufferette, sf. [chauffer], footwarmer, chafing-dish.

chauffeuse, sf. [chauffer], a low chair placed near the fire.

œhaumière, sf. [chaume—L. calamus], thatched house, cottage, cot.

chausson, s.m. [chausser—L. calecare], sock, under-stocking, light shoe, foot-gear.

Chaville, Chaville (see note 154, 6.)

chef, s.m, [L. caput], chief, head.

chemin, s.m. [a Celtic word], way, road, path, course.

cheminée, s.f. (L.* camninata], chimney, fire-place.

chêne, s.m. [L.* casnus], oak.

cher. 1. adj., fem. chère [L. carus], dear, weloved ; dear, costly.