lierne

li·erne

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lee-urn]
- /liˈɜrn/
- /lˈiən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-urn]
- /liˈɜrn/

Definitions of lierne word

noun lierne an ornamental vaulting rib other than one springing from a pier or a ridge rib. 1
noun lierne (in vaulting) a short rib connecting the bosses and intersections of the principal ribs. 1
noun lierne a short secondary rib that connects the intersections of the primary ribs, esp as used in Gothic vaulting 0
noun lierne a short rib used in Gothic vaulting to connect the bosses and intersections of the main ribs 0

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Origin of lierne

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < French: binding timber, equivalent to li(er) to bind (< Latin ligāre) + -erne < ?

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Parts of speech for Lierne

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lierne popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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