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- [kwahyuh r]
- /kwaɪər/
- /ˈkwaɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwahyuh r]
- /kwaɪər/
Definitions of quire word
- noun quire a set of 24 uniform sheets of paper. 1
- noun quire Bookbinding. a section of printed leaves in proper sequence after folding; gathering. 1
- noun quire Four sheets of paper or parchment folded to form eight leaves, as in medieval manuscripts. 1
- noun quire stack of papers 1
- noun quire a set of 24 or 25 sheets of paper; a twentieth of a ream 0
- noun quire four sheets of paper folded once to form a section of 16 pages 0
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Origin of quire
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English quayer < Middle French quaier < Vulgar Latin *quaternum set of four sheets, derivative of Latin quarternī four each
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Parts of speech for Quire
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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quire popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
quire usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quire
noun quire
- notebook — a book of or for notes.
- notepad — a pad of blank pages for writing notes.
- paper — a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- jotter — a person who jots things down.
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