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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-guh-net, -nit, bur-guh-net]
- /ˈbɜr gəˌnɛt, -nɪt, ˌbɜr gəˈnɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bur-guh-net, -nit, bur-guh-net]
- /ˈbɜr gəˌnɛt, -nɪt, ˌbɜr gəˈnɛt/
Definitions of burgonet word
- noun burgonet a light 16th-century helmet, usually made of steel, with hinged cheekpieces 3
- noun burgonet a lightweight helmet or steel cap, worn in the 16th cent. 3
- noun burgonet an open helmet, usually having a peak and hinged cheek pieces, and often accompanied by a buffe. 1
- noun burgonet (historical) A light helmet worn by infantrymen. 0
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Origin of burgonet
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; Middle English burgon of Burgundy (< Middle French Bourgogne Burgundy) + -et, modeled on Middle French bourguignotte
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Parts of speech for Burgonet
noun
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determiner
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burgonet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
burgonet usage trend in Literature
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