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cheval de frise

che·val-de-frise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuh-val-duh-freez]
    • /ʃˈevəl də frɪˈzeɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuh-val-duh-freez]
    • /ʃˈevəl də frɪˈzeɪ/

Definitions of cheval de frise words

  • noun plural cheval de frise a portable obstacle, usually a sawhorse, covered with projecting spikes or barbed wire, for military use in closing a passage, breaking in a defensive wall, etc. 1
  • noun cheval de frise (military) An obstacle made of wood with spikes, for use against attacking cavalry. 0
  • noun cheval de frise Protective row of spikes or broken glass set into the top of a wall and used to prevent intrusion. 0
  • noun cheval de frise (archaic, fashion) The jagged edge of 18th-century women's clothing. 0
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Origin of cheval de frise

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < French; literally, horse of Friesland, so called because first used by Frisians

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Parts of speech for Cheval de frise

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cheval de frise popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

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