dogvane

dog·vane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg-veyn, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg-veyn, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg-/

Definitions of dogvane word

noun dogvane a small vane that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsman. 1
noun dogvane a light windvane consisting of a feather or a piece of cloth or yarn mounted on the side of a vessel 0
noun dogvane (nautical) A small vane of bunting, feathers, or other light material, carried at the masthead to indicate the direction of the wind. 0
noun dogvane (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (nautical) A cockade worn on a hat (worn in the British Navy in the 18th and 19th centuries). 0

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Origin of dogvane

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; dog + vane

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Parts of speech for Dogvane

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dogvane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

dogvane usage trend in Literature

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