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pones

pone
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohn]
    • /poʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohn]
    • /poʊn/

Definitions of pones word

  • noun pones the player on the dealer's right. Compare eldest hand. 1
  • noun pones the player who opposes the dealer in a game with two players. 1

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Origin of pones

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15, Americanism; < Virginia Algonquian (E spelling) apones, appoans, poan < Proto-Algonquian *apwa·n- thing roasted or baked, derivative of *apwe·- to roast, bake

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Parts of speech for Pones

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pones popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

pones usage trend in Literature

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