mohock

Mo·hock

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-hok]
- /ˈmoʊ hɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-hok]
- /ˈmoʊ hɒk/

Definitions of mohock word

noun mohock one of a group of aristocratic ruffians who attacked people at night on the streets of London in the early part of the 18th century. 1
noun mohock (in 18th-century London) one of a group of aristocratic ruffians, who attacked people in the streets at night 0
noun mohock any of a gang of rowdy young men of fashion who attacked and terrorized people in the streets of London in the early 18th cent. 0

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Origin of mohock

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; variant of Mohawk

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Parts of speech for Mohock

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mohock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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