callan

cal·lant

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kah-luh nt]
- /ˈkɑ lənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kah-luh nt]
- /ˈkɑ lənt/

Definition of callan word

noun callan a lad; boy. 1

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Origin of callan

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; < Dutch kalant fellow, chap, customer < Old North French caland customer

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Parts of speech for Callan

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callan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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