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- [beg-erd, buh-gahrd]
- /ˈbɛg ərd, bəˈgɑrd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beg-erd, buh-gahrd]
- /ˈbɛg ərd, bəˈgɑrd/
Definitions of beghard word
- noun beghard a member of a Christian brotherhood that was founded in Flanders in the 13th century and followed a life based on that of the Beguines 3
- noun beghard a member of a former lay brotherhood, founded in Flanders in the 13th century, living after the manner of the Beguines. 1
- noun beghard (historical) One of an association of religious laymen living in semimonastic communities in imitation of the Beguines, and influenced by Albigensian teachings and by the Brethren of the Free Spirit. 0
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Origin of beghard
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Medieval Latin beghardus, equivalent to beg- (see Beguine) + -hardus -ard
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Parts of speech for Beghard
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beghard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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