bezonian

be·zo·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bih-zoh-nee-uh n]
- /bɪˈzoʊ ni ən/
- /bezˈəʊniən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-zoh-nee-uh n]
- /bɪˈzoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of bezonian word

noun bezonian a knave or rascal 3
noun bezonian an indigent rascal; scoundrel. 1
noun bezonian (Obsolete (No longer in use)) a beggar, pauper, rascal. 0

See all 3 definitions of bezonian

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Origin of bezonian

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; obsolete besoni(o) raw recruit (< Italian bisogno need, needy soldier < ?) + -an

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Parts of speech for Bezonian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bezonian

bezonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

bezonian usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bezonian

noun bezonian

rascal — a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
liar — MIT Scheme
poltroon — a wretched coward; craven.
beggar — A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food.
miscreant — depraved, villainous, or base.

All 37 Synonyms of bezonian