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- US Pronunciation
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- [breech-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈbritʃˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [breech-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈbritʃˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
Definitions of breechcloth word
- noun breechcloth a cloth worn about the loins; loincloth 3
- noun plural breechcloth a cloth worn about the breech and loins; loincloth. 1
- noun breechcloth An apron-like garment held on by a belt tied around the waist to cover the loins; a loincloth. 0
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Origin of breechcloth
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; breech + cloth
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Parts of speech for Breechcloth
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
breechcloth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
breechcloth usage trend in Literature
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- how to make a breechcloth?
- what is a breechcloth?
- what does breechcloth mean?
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