cockayne

Cock·ayne

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ko-keyn]
- /kɒˈkeɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ko-keyn]
- /kɒˈkeɪn/

Definition of cockayne word

noun cockayne a fabled land of luxury and idleness. 1

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Origin of cockayne

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English cokaygn(e) < Middle French (paide) cocaigne (land of) Cockaigne, idler's paradise < Middle Low German kōkenje, equivalent to kōken (see cookie) + -je diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Cockayne

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adjective

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cockayne popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

cockayne usage trend in Literature

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