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anglian

An·gli·an
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ang-glee-uh n]
    • /ˈæŋ gli ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ang-glee-uh n]
    • /ˈæŋ gli ən/

Definitions of anglian word

  • adjective anglian of or relating to the Angles or to the Anglian dialects of Old English 3
  • noun anglian the group of Old and Middle English dialects spoken in the Midlands and the north of England, divided into Mercian and Northumbrian 3
  • adjective anglian of the Angles or their language or culture 3
  • noun anglian a member of the Angles 3
  • noun anglian Old English as spoken in the dialects of Mercia and Northumbria 3
  • adjective anglian Also, Anglic. of or relating to the Angles or to East Anglia. 1

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Origin of anglian

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; Angli(a) + -an

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Parts of speech for Anglian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anglian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.

anglian usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for anglian

noun anglian

  • oe — a grandchild.
  • early english — pertaining to the first style of Gothic architecture in England, ending in the latter half of the 13th century, characterized by the use of lancet arches, plate tracery, and narrow openings.

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