distrainee

dis·train

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-streyn]
- /dɪˈstreɪn/
- /ˌdɪ.streɪ.ˈniː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-streyn]
- /dɪˈstreɪn/

Definitions of distrainee word

verb with object distrainee to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 1
verb with object distrainee to levy a distress upon. 1
verb without object distrainee to levy a distress. 1
noun distrainee One who is distrained. 1
noun distrainee a person whose property has been seized by way of distraint 0
noun distrainee a person whose property has been distrained 0

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Origin of distrainee

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English distreinen < Anglo-French, Old French destreindre < Latin distringere to stretch out, equivalent to di- di-2 + stringere to draw tight; see strain1

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Parts of speech for Distrainee

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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distrainee popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for distrainee

noun distrainee

trainee — a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.

Just one Antonym for distrainee