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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawrs-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈhɔrsˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawrs-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈhɔrsˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
Definitions of horsecloth word
- noun plural horsecloth a cloth used to cover a horse, or as part of its trappings. 1
- noun horsecloth A rug or similar cloth used to cover a horse, or as part of its trappings. 1
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Origin of horsecloth
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; horse + cloth
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Parts of speech for Horsecloth
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horsecloth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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