by-a-whisker

by-a-whisk·er

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Definitions of by-a-whisker word

noun by-a-whisker whiskers, a beard. 1
noun by-a-whisker Usually, whiskers. side whiskers. 1
noun by-a-whisker a single hair of the beard. 1
noun by-a-whisker Archaic. a mustache. 1
noun by-a-whisker one of the long, stiff, bristly hairs growing about the mouth of certain animals, as the cat or rat; vibrissa. 1
noun by-a-whisker Also called whisker boom, whisker pole. Nautical. any spar for extending the clew or clews of a sail so that it can catch more wind. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at whisk, -er1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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