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- [nest uhv, ov drawr for 1, 2]
- /nɛst ʌv, ɒv drɔr for 1, 2/
- /nest əv drɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nest uhv, ov drawr for 1, 2]
- /nɛst ʌv, ɒv drɔr for 1, 2/
Definition of nest of drawers words
- noun nest of drawers a miniature chest of drawers made in the 18th century, often set on top of a desk or table. 1
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Origin of nest of drawers
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705
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Parts of speech for Nest of drawers
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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nest of drawers popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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