birretta

bir·ret·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-ret-uh]
- /bəˈrɛt ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-ret-uh]
- /bəˈrɛt ə/

Definition of birretta word

noun birretta a stiff square cap with three or four upright projecting pieces extending from the center of the top to the edge, worn by ecclesiastics. 1

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Origin of birretta

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Italian berretta, feminine variant of berretto < Old Provençal berret < Medieval Latin birrettum cap, equivalent to Late Latin birr(us) birrus + -ettum -et; apparently by the development: hooded cloak > hood > cap; compare Medieval Latin (circa 800) byrrus short hood (cuculla brevis)

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Parts of speech for Birretta

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preposition

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birretta popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

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