Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [burth-stool]
- /ˈbɜrθˌstul/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [burth-stool]
- /ˈbɜrθˌstul/
Definitions of birthstool word
- noun birthstool a specially shaped seat formerly used in childbirth. 1
- noun birthstool a special type of seat used in childbirth. 0
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Origin of birthstool
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; birth + stool
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Parts of speech for Birthstool
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
birthstool 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 61% 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.
birthstool usage trend in Literature
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