ˈchavender In 5 chevender. The same as chevin, the chub (fish). c1475Pict.Voc. in Wr.-Wülcker 764 Hec frisgula, a chevender.1653Walton Angler xii. 231 A choice bait for the Chub or Chavender.1741Compl.Fam.-Piece ii. ii. 346 Chub (known by the Name of Chevin or Chavender).