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allecret

al·le·cret
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-i-kret]
    • /ˈæl ɪˌkrɛt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-i-kret]
    • /ˈæl ɪˌkrɛt/

Definitions of allecret word

  • noun allecret a half suit of light plate armor. 1
  • noun allecret A kind of light armour used in the sixteenth century, especially by the Swiss. 0

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Origin of allecret

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Middle French halecret, perhaps < German Hals neck

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Parts of speech for Allecret

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allecret popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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