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clemmed

clem
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klem]
    • /klɛm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klem]
    • /klɛm/

Definition of clemmed word

  • noun clemmed Simple past tense and past participle of clem. 1

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Origin of clemmed

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; akin to Middle English forclemmed (past participle) pinched with hunger, Old English beclemman to fetter

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Parts of speech for Clemmed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clemmed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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clemmed usage trend in Literature

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