metheglin

me·theg·lin

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muh-theg-lin]
- /məˈθɛg lɪn/
- /mˈeθɪɡlˌɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-theg-lin]
- /məˈθɛg lɪn/

Definitions of metheglin word

noun metheglin a variety of spiced mead. 1
noun metheglin A spiced or medicated variety of mead, associated particularly with Wales. 1
noun metheglin (esp formerly) spiced or medicated mead 0
noun metheglin an alcoholic liquor made of fermented honey, often containing a spice or medicinal substance: a kind of mead 0

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Origin of metheglin

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Welsh meddyglyn, equivalent to meddyg healing (< Latin medicus; see medical) + llyn liquor

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Parts of speech for Metheglin

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metheglin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

metheglin usage trend in Literature

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