linstock

lin·stock

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lin-stok]
- /ˈlɪnˌstɒk/
- /ˈlɪn.stɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lin-stok]
- /ˈlɪnˌstɒk/

Definitions of linstock word

noun linstock a staff with one end forked to hold a match, formerly used in firing cannon. 1
noun linstock A long pole used to hold a match for firing a cannon. 1
noun linstock a long staff holding a lighted match, formerly used to fire a cannon 0
noun linstock a long stick formerly used to hold a lighted match for firing a cannon 0
noun linstock A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. 0

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Origin of linstock

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

1565-75; earlier lyntstock < Dutch lontstock match-stick, with lint replacing lont by association with the material commonly used as tinder

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Parts of speech for Linstock

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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linstock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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