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- [lawng-klawth, long-kloth]
- /ˈlɔŋˌklɔθ, ˈlɒŋˌklɒθ/
- /lˈɒŋklɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawng-klawth, long-kloth]
- /ˈlɔŋˌklɔθ, ˈlɒŋˌklɒθ/
Definitions of longcloth word
- noun longcloth a fine, white, cotton cloth, of plain weave; high-grade muslin. 1
- noun longcloth a fine plain-weave cotton cloth made in long strips 0
- noun longcloth a light soft muslin 0
- noun longcloth a soft cotton fabric of fine quality 0
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Origin of longcloth
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; long1 + cloth
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Parts of speech for Longcloth
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
longcloth 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 53% 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.
longcloth usage trend in Literature
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