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essex

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ɛs.ɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ɛs.ɪks/

Definitions of essex word

  • noun essex a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary; the geographical and ceremonial county includes Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 324 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3446 sq km (1310 sq miles) 0
  • noun essex an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century ad comprised the modern county of Essex and much of Hertfordshire and Surrey. By the late 8th century, Essex had become a dependency of the kingdom of Mercia 0
  • noun essex 2nd Earl of, title of Robert Devereux. ?1566–1601, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I; executed for treason 0
  • noun essex 2d Earl of(Robert Devereux) 1566-1601; Eng. soldier & courtier: executed for treason 0
  • noun essex former Anglo-Saxon kingdom in E England 0
  • noun essex county in SE England, on the North Sea: 1,419 sq mi (3,675 sq km); pop. 1,529,000 0

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Parts of speech for Essex

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essex popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

essex usage trend in Literature

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