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- [bawr-jer]
- /ˈbɔr dʒər/
- /bˈɔːdjʊə/
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- [bawr-jer]
- /ˈbɔr dʒər/
Definitions of bordure word
- noun bordure the outer edge of a shield, esp when decorated distinctively 3
- noun bordure a border around the field of a coat of arms 3
- noun bordure the area adjacent to the outer edges of an escutcheon. 1
- noun bordure (heraldry) A contrasting border around a shield. 0
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Origin of bordure
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at border
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Parts of speech for Bordure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bordure popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bordure usage trend in Literature
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