head right

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed rahyt]
- /hɛd raɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed rahyt]
- /hɛd raɪt/

Definitions of head right words

noun head right Law. a beneficial interest for each member of an Indian tribe in the tribal trust fund accruing from the lease of tribal oil, gas, and mineral rights, the sale of tribal lands, etc. 1
noun head right American History. a grant of land, usually 50 acres to a settler, given by certain colonies and companies in the 17th and 18th centuries. 1

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Origin of head right

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1695-1705; head + right

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Parts of speech for Head right

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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head right 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 54% 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.

head right usage trend in Literature

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