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antechambering
ˈanteˌchambering, vbl. n. rare—1. [f. antechamber n. used as a vb. = Fr. faire antichambre; cf. courting.] Waiting in an antechamber; dancing attendance.1879 Pall Mall B. 17 Oct. 12 To beguile the weariness of antichambering.
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▪ I. antechamber, n. (ˈæntiːtʃeɪmbə(r)) In 7–8 anti-chamber. [a. Fr. antichambre, f. anti for ante before + chambre room, bedroom, after It. anti-camera. ‘It is generally written, improperly, antichamber.’ Johnson 1755–83.] 1. A chamber or room leading to the chief apartment; an ante-room, in which ...
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