kailyard school
kail·yard school
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keyl-yahrd skool]
- /ˈkeɪlˌyɑrd skul/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [keyl-yahrd skool]
- /ˈkeɪlˌyɑrd skul/
Definition of kailyard school words
- noun kailyard school a school of writers describing homely life in Scotland, with much use of Scottish dialect: in vogue toward the close of the 19th century. 1
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Origin of kailyard school
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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kailyard school popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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