delftware

delft

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [delft]
- /dɛlft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [delft]
- /dɛlft/

Definitions of delftware word

noun delftware glazed earthenware, usually blue and white, which originated in Delft 3
noun delftware any similar ware 3
noun delftware earthenware having an opaque white glaze with an overglaze decoration, usually in blue. 1
noun delftware any pottery resembling this. 1
noun delftware Alternative spelling of Delftware. 0

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Origin of delftware

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; after Delft

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Parts of speech for Delftware

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Delftware

delftware popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.

delftware usage trend in Literature

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