English

Noun

en passants

1. plural of en passant
   • 1998 December 11, Kaplan, Glenn, “Chess: not just for losers, but also Trekkies”, in The Oberlin Review, volume 127, number 12:

     Spectators are privy to awe inspiring castles, baffling forks, and breathtaking en passants.

   • 2012 March 17, Ben Watanabe, “New Mexico Point Guard Kendall Williams Puts Chess Match on Hold During Tournament”, in New England Sports Network:

     Before he returns to performing some castles and en passants, Williams has to determine his endgame in the tourney.

   • 2012 May 31, Greg Amos, “Trumpeter Classic chess tournament begins today”, in Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune:

     Grande Prairie's Sandman Hotel will be the scene of some castling, en passants and checkmate action this weekend when the 29th Trumpeter Classic Chess Tournament gets underway.