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- US Pronunciation
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- [chap-uh l duh fur]
- /ˈtʃæp əl də fɜr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chap-uh l duh fur]
- /ˈtʃæp əl də fɜr/
Definition of chapel de fer words
- noun plural chapel de fer a medieval open helmet, often having a broad brim for deflecting blows from above. 1
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Origin of chapel de fer
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Old French: hat of iron; see chapeau, ferrous
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Parts of speech for Chapel de fer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chapel de fer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
chapel de fer usage trend in Literature
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