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messerschmitt

Mes·ser·schmitt
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mes-er-shmit]
    • /ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mes-er-shmit]
    • /ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt/

Definitions of messerschmitt word

  • noun messerschmitt any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, especially the ME-109. 1
  • noun messerschmitt Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898–1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter 0

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Origin of messerschmitt

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978), German aircraft designer

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Parts of speech for Messerschmitt

noun
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adverb
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preposition
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messerschmitt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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