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philibeg

phil·i·beg
P p

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fil-uh-beg]
    • /ˈfɪl əˌbɛg/
    • /fˈɪlaɪbəɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fil-uh-beg]
    • /ˈfɪl əˌbɛg/

Definition of philibeg word

  • noun philibeg the kilt or pleated skirt worn by Scottish Highlanders. 1

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Origin of philibeg

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Scots Gaelic, equivalent to feile kilt + beag little

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Parts of speech for Philibeg

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

philibeg popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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