bilander

bil·an·der

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bil-uh n-der]
- /ˈbɪl ən dər/
- /baɪlˈandə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bil-uh n-der]
- /ˈbɪl ən dər/

Definitions of bilander word

noun bilander a small two-masted cargo ship 3
noun bilander a small two-masted merchant vessel, a type of hoy distinguished by the trapezoidal shape of the mainsail, used especially on canals and along coasts of the Low Countries. 1
noun bilander (nautical, historical) A small two-masted merchant vessel, fitted only for coasting, or for use in canals, as in Holland. 0

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Origin of bilander

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < Dutch bijlander from obsolete Dutchbillander, binlander hoy1 in the sense “a vessel with large mast for sailing along coast” < bij “by” + land “land”

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Parts of speech for Bilander

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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bilander popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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