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Chas (name) means a short, informal form of the name Charles. Example: “Old letters sometimes address him simply as "Chas.”

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A short, informal form of the name Charles.
"Old letters sometimes address him simply as "Chas.""

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In plain EnglishAn informal short form of Charles.

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Etymology

Originally an abbreviation of "Charles" ("Chas.") that came to be used as a nickname in its own right.

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What does “Chas” mean?
The word “Chas” means a short, informal form of the name Charles. In plain terms, an informal short form of Charles.
How do you use “Chas” in a sentence?
Here is “Chas” used in a sentence: “Old letters sometimes address him simply as "Chas.".”
What part of speech is “Chas”?
“Chas” is a name.
What is the meaning of Chas?
"Chas" (name) means a short, informal form of the name Charles.