Definition for CHIN

CHIN, n. [Sax. cinne; Pers. جَانْ jain; D. kin; G. kinn; Dan. kind, the cheek; Sw. kind; L. gena; Gr. γενυς. The sense is probably an edge or side, and allied to chine.]

The lower extremity of the face below the mouth; the point of the under jaw.

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