Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [purt]
- /pɜrt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [purt]
- /pɜrt/
Definitions of perter word
- adjective perter boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy. 1
- adjective perter jaunty and stylish; chic; natty. 1
- adjective perter lively; sprightly; in good health. 1
- adjective perter Obsolete. clever. 1
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Origin of perter
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English, aphetic variant of apert < Old French < Latin apertus open (past participle of aperīre; see aperient); in Middle English and Old French, influenced by Old French aspert < Latin expertus expert
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Parts of speech for Perter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.