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- [fawr-lok, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.lɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-lok, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forelock word
- noun forelock a pin or flat wedge passed through a hole near the end of a threadless bolt to fasten parts together. 1
- verb with object forelock to fasten by means of a forelock. 1
- noun forelock A lock of hair growing just above the forehead. 1
- noun forelock horse: front of mane 1
- noun forelock person: fringe 1
- countable noun forelock A forelock is a piece of hair that falls over your forehead. People often used to pull their forelocks to show respect for other people of a higher class than they were. 0
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Origin of forelock
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; fore- + lock2; probably not continuous with Old English foreloccas (plural), attested once
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Parts of speech for Forelock
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forelock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
forelock usage trend in Literature
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