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bonnet-glass

bon·net-glass
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bon-it glas, glahs]
    • /ˈbɒn ɪt glæs, glɑs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bon-it glas, glahs]
    • /ˈbɒn ɪt glæs, glɑs/

Definitions of bonnet-glass word

  • noun bonnet-glass a large punch bowl, usually of silver, having a notched rim for suspending punch cups. 1
  • noun bonnet-glass Also called bonnet glass. a small stemless glass of the 18th century, having a bowl with a compoundly curved profile upon a broad foot. 1

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Origin of bonnet-glass

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; said to have been named after Monteigh, a Scotsman who wore a coat or cloak with a notched hem

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Parts of speech for Bonnet-glass

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bonnet-glass popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% 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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