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- [bel-free]
- /ˈbɛl fri/
- /ˈbel.fri/
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- [bel-free]
- /ˈbɛl fri/
Definitions of belfry word
- countable noun belfry The belfry of a church is the top part of its tower, where the bells are. 3
- noun belfry the part of a tower or steeple in which bells are hung 3
- noun belfry a tower or steeple 3
- noun belfry the timber framework inside a tower or steeple on which bells are hung 3
- noun belfry (formerly) a movable tower for attacking fortifications 3
- noun belfry a movable tower used in ancient warfare for attacking walled positions 3
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Origin of belfry
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English belfray, apparently blend of earlier berfray (< Middle French < Germanic) and Medieval Latin belfredus, dissimilated variant of berefredus < Germanic; compare Middle High German ber(c) frit, equivalent to berc defense, protection, refuge (cognate with Old English gebeorg; see harbor) + frit peace, (place of) safety (cognate with Old English frith)
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Parts of speech for Belfry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
belfry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for belfry
noun belfry
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- turret — a small tower, usually one forming part of a larger structure.
- spire — a coil or spiral.
- dome — Architecture. a vault, having a circular plan and usually in the form of a portion of a sphere, so constructed as to exert an equal thrust in all directions. a domical roof or ceiling. a polygonal vault, ceiling, or roof.
- cupola — A cupola is a roof or part of a roof that is shaped like a dome.
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