forequarters

fore·quar·ter

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-, ˈfoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-, ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of forequarters word

noun forequarters the forward end of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb. 1
noun forequarters Plural form of forequarter. 1
noun plural forequarters the part of the body of a horse or similar quadruped that consists of the forelegs, shoulders, and adjoining parts 0
noun forequarters plural of forequarter. 0

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Origin of forequarters

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

First recorded in 1490-1500; fore- + quarter

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Parts of speech for Forequarters

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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forequarters 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 about 55% 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.

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