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- [kask]
- /kæsk/
- /kˈask/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kask]
- /kæsk/
Definitions of casque word
- noun casque a helmet or a helmet-like process or structure, as on the bill of most hornbills 3
- noun casque a helmet 3
- noun casque a helmetlike process or part 3
- noun casque an open, conical helmet with a nose guard, commonly used in the medieval period. 1
- noun casque any helmet-shaped head covering. 1
- noun casque Zoology. a process or formation on the head, resembling a helmet. 1
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Origin of casque
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Middle French < Spanish casco helmet, head, earthen pot; akin to cascara
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Parts of speech for Casque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
casque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
casque usage trend in Literature
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