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lyard

ly·ard
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-erd]
    • /ˈlaɪ ərd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-erd]
    • /ˈlaɪ ərd/

Definition of lyard word

  • adjective lyard streaked or spotted with gray or white. 1

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Origin of lyard

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French, Old French liart

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Parts of speech for Lyard

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lyard 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.
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lyard usage trend in Literature

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