Chaldee

noun

Chal·​dee ˈkal-ˌdē  ˈkȯl- 

ˈkäl-

1

: chaldean sense 1a

2

: the Aramaic vernacular that was the original language of some parts of the Bible

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Caldey, probably from Middle French chaldée, from Latin Chaldaeus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1