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- [kwahyuh r]
- /kwaɪər/
- /ˈkwaɪəz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwahyuh r]
- /kwaɪər/
Definitions of quires word
- noun quires a set of 24 uniform sheets of paper. 1
- noun quires Bookbinding. a section of printed leaves in proper sequence after folding; gathering. 1
- noun quires Plural form of quire. 1
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Origin of quires
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 Quires
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quires 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.
According to our data about 53% 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.
quires usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quires
noun quires
- notebooks — Plural form of notebook.
- notepads — Plural form of notepad.
- papers — 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.
- blocks — a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
- jotters — Plural form of jotter.
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