Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brangks]
- /bræŋks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brangks]
- /bræŋks/
Definitions of branks word
- noun plural branks (formerly) an iron bridle used to restrain scolding women 3
- noun branks Sometimes, brank. a device consisting of a headpiece with a flat, iron bit to restrain the tongue, formerly used to punish scolds. 1
- verb without object branks to hold up and toss the head, as a horse when spurning the bit or prancing. 1
- verb without object branks to bridle; restrain. 1
- noun branks (plural only) a punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth. 0
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Origin of branks
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; perhaps to be identified with Middle English bernak “bridle, snaffle”; see barnacle2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Branks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
branks popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
branks usage trend in Literature
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