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exergue

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈek-ˌsərg, ˈeg-ˌzərg\
    • /ek.ˈsɜːɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈek-ˌsərg, ˈeg-ˌzərg\

Definitions of exergue word

  • noun exergue A small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side. 1
  • noun exergue a space on the reverse of a coin or medal below the central design, often containing the date, place of minting, etc 0
  • noun exergue the space on a coin or medal below or around the pictures or designs, often used for the date, place, etc. 0
  • noun exergue the inscription in this space 0
  • noun exergue (numismatics) A space beneath the main design on a coin or medal for the insertion of the date or other minor inscription. 0

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Parts of speech for Exergue

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

exergue popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

exergue usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with exergue

  • where might you find an exergue?

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