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- [am-is]
- /ˈæm ɪs/
- /ˈamɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-is]
- /ˈæm ɪs/
Definitions of amice word
- noun amice a rectangular piece of white linen worn by priests around the neck and shoulders under the alb or, formerly, on the head 3
- abbreviation AMICE Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers 3
- noun amice an oblong white linen cloth worn about the neck and shoulders by a priest at Mass 3
- noun amice a fur-lined hood or hooded cape, formerly worn by the clergy 3
- abbreviation AMICE almuce. 1
- noun amice A white linen cloth worn on the neck and shoulders, under the alb, by a priest celebrating the Eucharist. 1
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Origin of amice
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English amice(s) < Old French amis, amys, plural of amit < Latin amictus mantle, cloak, equivalent to amic-, base of amicīre to wrap around (am- ambi- + -ic-, combining stem of iacere to throw) + -tus noun suffix of verbal action (hence, orig. the act of wrapping around)
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Parts of speech for Amice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amice
noun amice
- frock — a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.
- robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
- garb — a fashion or mode of dress, especially of a distinctive, uniform kind: in the garb of a monk.
- tunic — Chiefly British. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform.
- stole — simple past tense of steal.
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