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- [pur-lin]
- /ˈpɜr lɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-lin]
- /ˈpɜr lɪn/
Definition of purline word
- noun purline a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge. 1
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Origin of purline
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English purlyn, purloyne, akin to Anglo-Latin perliō; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Purline
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
purline popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
purline usage trend in Literature
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