Chisley

Chisley
Chisley Chis"ley (ch[i^]z"l[y^]), a. [AS. ceosel gravel or sand. Cf. {Chessom}.] Having a large admixture of small pebbles or gravel; -- said of a soil. --Gardner. [1913 Webster]

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