{ } v. t. [ See Adventure. ] To venture; to dare. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ F. chantier, LL. cantarium, fr. L. canterius trellis, sort of frame. ] 1. A frame for supporting barrels in a cellar or elsewhere. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Engin.) A scaffolding or frame carrying a crane or other structure. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A woman who taunts. [ 1913 Webster ]