chouse

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Probably from Turkish çavuş. Doublet of chiaus.

Nay, good sir devil, replied the farmer; how can I be said to have choused you, since it was your worship that chose first? — Gargantua and Pantagruel, François Rabelais
A foolish puff in the papers, calling on men and gods to assist a popular author, who, having choused the public of many thousands, had not the sense to keep wealth when he had it. — The Journal of Sir Walter Scott: From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford, Walter Scott
Let me dedicate my whole life to your service; let me be again your poor Sophy, and my whole business and pleasure be, as it hath been, to please and divert you.” “Lookee, Sophy,” answered the squire, “I am not to be choused in this manner. — History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Henry Fielding

cheat, shaft, screw, chicane, jockey

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