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doyley

doy·ley
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [doi-lee]
    • /ˈdɔɪ li/
    • /ˈdɔɪ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

doyley usage trend in Literature

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