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- [dal-mat-ik]
- /dælˈmæt ɪk/
- /dæl.ˈmæ.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dal-mat-ik]
- /dælˈmæt ɪk/
Definitions of dalmatic word
- noun dalmatic a wide-sleeved tunic-like vestment open at the sides, worn by deacons and bishops 3
- noun dalmatic a similar robe worn by a king at his coronation 3
- noun dalmatic a loose outer garment with short, wide sleeves and open sides, worn by a deacon, or by a cardinal, bishop, or abbot 3
- noun dalmatic a similar robe worn by an English king at his coronation 3
- noun dalmatic Ecclesiastical. a vestment worn over the alb by the deacon, as at the celebration of the Mass, and worn by bishops on some occasions, as at a coronation. 1
- noun dalmatic a similar vestment worn by a sovereign of England at his or her coronation. 1
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Origin of dalmatic
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Anglo-French dalmatike < Late Latin Dalmatica (vestis) Dalmatian (garment). See Dalmatia, -ic
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Parts of speech for Dalmatic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dalmatic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
dalmatic usage trend in Literature
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