quirt

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Definitions of quirt word

noun quirt a riding whip consisting of a short, stout stock and a lash of braided leather. 1
verb with object quirt to strike with a quirt. 1
noun quirt A short- handled riding whip with a braided leather lash. 1
noun quirt a whip with a leather thong at one end 0
verb quirt to strike with a quirt 0
noun quirt a riding whip with a braided leather lash and a short handle 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45, Americanism; perhaps < Spanish cuerda cord

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.

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