n. The wooden mold in which cheese is pressed. Simmonds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. [ Cf. F. chassis a framework of carpenty. ] (Mil.) The platforms, consisting of two or more planks doweled together, for the flooring of a temporary military bridge. Wilhelm. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞A singular, chess, is sometimes used. “Each chess consists of three planks.” Farrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ [ F. ] (Bot.) A variety of pear of large size and excellent flavor. [ 1913 Webster ]
A beautiful variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ F. See Riches. ] Wealth; riches. See the Note under Riches. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Some man desireth for to have richesse. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
The richesse of all heavenly grace. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]