blackstone

Black·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak-stohn; for 1 also blak-stuh n]
- /ˈblækˌstoʊn; for 1 also ˈblæk stən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak-stohn; for 1 also blak-stuh n]
- /ˈblækˌstoʊn; for 1 also ˈblæk stən/

Definitions of blackstone word

noun blackstone Sir William. 1723–80, English jurist noted particularly for his Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69), which had a profound influence on jurisprudence in the US 3
noun blackstone Sir William1723-80; Eng. jurist & writer on law 3
noun blackstone Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist and writer on law. 1
noun blackstone a river in S Massachusetts, flowing SE across NE Rhode Island to Pawtucket. About 40 miles (64 km) long. 1

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blackstone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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