mum-chance Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mum"-chance` noun

Definitions

1. A game of hazard played with cards in silence. Obs. or Prov. Eng. Decker.
2. A silent, stupid person. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.

Mum"-chance` adjective

Definitions

1. Silent and idle. Colloq.

   Boys can't sit mum-chance always. J. H. Ewing.