fagots

fag·ot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fag-uh t]
- /ˈfæg ət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fag-uh t]
- /ˈfæg ət/

Definitions of fagots word

noun fagots a bundle of sticks, twigs, or branches bound together and used as fuel, a fascine, a torch, etc. 1
noun fagots a bundle; bunch. 1
noun fagots a bundle of pieces of iron or steel to be welded, hammered, or rolled together at high temperature. 1
noun fagots bouquet garni. 1
verb with object fagots to bind or make into a fagot. 1
verb with object fagots to ornament with fagoting. 1

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Origin of fagots

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French; of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Fagots

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fagots

fagots popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

fagots usage trend in Literature

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