'Chamade' definitions:

Definition of 'Chamade'

From: GCIDE
  • Chamade \Cha*made\, n. [F. chamade, fr. Pg. chamada, fr. chamar to call, fr. L. clamare.] (Mil.) A signal made for a parley by beat of a drum. [1913 Webster]
  • They beat the chamade, and sent us carte blanche. --Addison. [1913 Webster]