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- [doi-lee]
- /ˈdɔɪ li/
- /ˈdɔɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doi-lee]
- /ˈdɔɪ li/
Definitions of doyley word
- abbreviation DOYLEY doily. 1
- noun plural doyley any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace. 1
- noun plural doyley Archaic. a small napkin, as one used during a dessert course. 1
- noun doyley Alternative spelling of doily. 1
- abbreviation DOYLEY doily 0
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Origin of doyley
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century
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Parts of speech for Doyley
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doyley popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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