levade

le·vade

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-vahd]
- /ləˈvɑd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-vahd]
- /ləˈvɑd/

Definition of levade word

noun levade a movement in which the horse first lowers its body on increasingly bent hocks, then sits on its hind hooves while keeping its forelegs raised and drawn in. 1

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Origin of levade

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; < German < French, equivalent to lev(er) to raise + -ade -ade1

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Parts of speech for Levade

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levade popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

levade usage trend in Literature

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