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- [lob-skous]
- /ˈlɒb skaʊs/
- /lˈɒbskaʊs/
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- [lob-skous]
- /ˈlɒb skaʊs/
Definitions of lobscouse word
- noun lobscouse a stew of meat, potatoes, onions, ship biscuit, etc. 1
- noun lobscouse a sailor's stew of meat, vegetables, and hardtack 0
- noun lobscouse a traditional sailor's stew, originating in Germany, of meat, vegetables, and hardtack 0
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Origin of lobscouse
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; cf. loblolly; Norwegian lapskaus, Danish labskovs, German labskaus all ultimately < English
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Parts of speech for Lobscouse
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determiner
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lobscouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
lobscouse usage trend in Literature
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- how to make lobscouse?
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