galligaskins

gal·li·gas·kins

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-i-gas-kinz]
- /ˌgæl ɪˈgæs kɪnz/
- /ˌɡæ.lɪ.ˈɡæ.skɪnz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-i-gas-kinz]
- /ˌgæl ɪˈgæs kɪnz/

Definitions of galligaskins word

noun galligaskins loose hose or breeches worn in the 16th and 17th centuries. 1
noun galligaskins loose breeches in general. 1
noun galligaskins leggings or gaiters, usually of leather. 1
noun galligaskins Loose-fitting breeches, trousers, or gaiters. 1
noun plural galligaskins loose wide breeches or hose, esp as worn by men in the 17th century 0
noun plural galligaskins leather leggings, as worn in the 19th century 0

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Origin of galligaskins

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; earlier gallogascaine(s), galigascon(s), of obscure origin; final element is perhaps Gascon (later assimilated to -kin)

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Parts of speech for Galligaskins

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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galligaskins popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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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