hustings

hus·tings

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [huhs-tingz]
- /ˈhʌs tɪŋz/
- /ˈhʌs.tɪŋz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhs-tingz]
- /ˈhʌs tɪŋz/

Definitions of hustings word

noun hustings (before 1872) the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors. 1
noun hustings any place from which political campaign speeches are made. 1
noun hustings the political campaign trail. 1
noun hustings Also called hustings court. a local court in certain parts of Virginia. 1
noun hustings A meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters. 1
noun hustings politics: election rally 1

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Origin of hustings

First appearance:

before 1050

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1050; Middle English, Old English < Old Danish hūs-thing house meeting. See house, thing2

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Parts of speech for Hustings

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hustings popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% 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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