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- [miz-uh n]
- /ˈmɪz ən/
- /ˈmɪz.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [miz-uh n]
- /ˈmɪz ən/
Definitions of mizen word
- noun mizen a fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast. Compare crossjack, spanker (def 1a). 1
- abbreviation MIZEN mizzenmast. 1
- adjective mizen of or relating to a mizzenmast. 1
- adjective mizen noting a sail, yard, boom, etc., or any rigging belonging to a mizzen lower mast or to some upper mast of a mizzenmast. 1
- adjective mizen noting any stay running aft and upward to the head of a mizzen lower mast or some specified upper mast of a mizzenmast: mizzen topmast stay. 1
- noun mizen Alternative spelling of mizzen. 1
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Origin of mizen
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English meson, mesan, probably < Italian mezzana
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Parts of speech for Mizen
noun
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mizen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
mizen usage trend in Literature
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adjective mizen
- zen — Chinese Ch'an. Buddhism. a Mahayana movement, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d. and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes enlightenment for the student by the most direct possible means, accepting formal studies and observances only when they form part of such means. Compare koan, mondo1 .
Top questions with mizen
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