leister

leis·ter

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lee-ster]
- /ˈli stər/
- /ˈliː.stə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-ster]
- /ˈli stər/

Definitions of leister word

noun leister a spearlike implement having three or more prongs, for use in spearing fish. 1
verb with object leister to spear (fish) with a leister. 1
noun leister A pronged spear used for catching fish. 1
noun leister a spear with three or more prongs for spearing fish, esp salmon 0
verb leister to spear (a fish) with a leister 0
noun leister a kind of fish spear, usually with three prongs 0

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Origin of leister

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Old Norse ljōstr salmon-spear, akin to ljōsta to strike

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Parts of speech for Leister

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leister 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.

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