kirpan

kir·pan

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kir-pahn]
- /kɪrˈpɑn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kir-pahn]
- /kɪrˈpɑn/

Definitions of kirpan word

noun kirpan a small dagger worn by orthodox Sikhs. 1
noun kirpan (Sikhism) A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all time by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks. 1
noun kirpan the short sword traditionally carried by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty, symbolizing protection for the weak 0
noun kirpan (Sikhism) A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks. 0

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Origin of kirpan

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < Punjabi and Hindi < Sanskrit kṛpāṇa sword

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Parts of speech for Kirpan

noun

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exclamation

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kirpan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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