English Dictionary

chancery

/ˈt͡ʃɑːnsəɹɪ/

adv

(boxing) With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will. / (figuratively) In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.

He walked chancery to avoid the crowded streets.

意味（1）

(boxing) With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.

[Round] 9. This was a scientific round on both sides; Acton got away well; and also parried some tremendous blows. The latter, however, received a chancery nobber; but he contended every inch of ground till he went down.

意味（2）

(figuratively) In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.