Chalk

proper nouncommon in dialogue

A surname.

proper noun

1
A surname.
2
A suburban village attached to the east side of Gravesend, Gravesham borough, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ6773).

Etymology

From early Middle English Celc, from Old English ċealc (“chalk”)

Forms

plural: Chalks

Chair · Chairperson.chairman · A person presiding over a meeting, sometimes especially a…chalk · A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).

Chalk · A surname.

challenge · A confrontation; a dare. An antagonization or instigation…challenged · Disabled; lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill;…challenger · One who challenges.

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