agraffe

a·graffe

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-graf]
- /əˈgræf/
- /ˈaɡraf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-graf]
- /əˈgræf/

Definitions of agraffe word

noun agraffe a fastening consisting of a loop and hook, formerly used in armour and clothing 3
noun agraffe a metal cramp used to connect stones 3
noun agraffe a hook and loop, used to fasten armor or clothing 3
noun agraffe a metal bracket used in building to hold stones together 3
noun agraffe a small cramp iron. 1
noun agraffe a clasp, often richly ornamented, for clothing or armor. 1

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Origin of agraffe

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < French, variant of agrafe, noun derivative of agrafer to hook, equivalent to a- a-5 + grafe hook, cramp iron, probably < Germanic; see grape

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Parts of speech for Agraffe

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agraffe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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