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alsatian

Al·sa·tian
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-sey-shuh n]
    • /ælˈseɪ ʃən/
    • /ælˈseɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-sey-shuh n]
    • /ælˈseɪ ʃən/

Definitions of alsatian word

  • countable noun alsatian An Alsatian is a large, usually fierce dog that is often used to guard buildings or by the police to help them find criminals. 3
  • noun alsatian a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police 3
  • noun alsatian a native or inhabitant of Alsace 3
  • noun alsatian (in the 17th century) a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London 3
  • adjective alsatian of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants 3
  • adjective alsatian of Alsace or its people, language, or culture 3

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Origin of alsatian

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Medieval Latin Alsati(a) Alsace + -an

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Parts of speech for Alsatian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alsatian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

alsatian usage trend in Literature

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