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- [nohm]
- /noʊm/
- /ˈnəʊmɪʃ/
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- [nohm]
- /noʊm/
Definitions of gnomish word
- noun gnomish (in folklore) one of a species of diminutive beings, usually described as shriveled little old men, that inhabit the interior of the earth and act as guardians of its treasures; troll. 1
- noun gnomish an expert in monetary or financial affairs; international banker or financier: the gnomes of Zurich. 1
- noun gnomish Resembling a gnome; gnomelike. 1
- adjective gnomish aphoristic. 0
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Origin of gnomish
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French < New Latin gnomus, perhaps < Greek gnṓmē; see gnome2
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Parts of speech for Gnomish
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
gnomish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
gnomish usage trend in Literature
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