redresser

re·dress

R r

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [noun ree-dres, ri-dres; verb ri-dres]
- /noun ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs; verb rɪˈdrɛs/
- /ri.ˈdre.sə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun ree-dres, ri-dres; verb ri-dres]
- /noun ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs; verb rɪˈdrɛs/

Definitions of redresser word

noun redresser the setting right of what is wrong: redress of abuses. 1
noun redresser relief from wrong or injury. 1
noun redresser compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury. 1
verb with object redresser to set right; remedy or repair (wrongs, injuries, etc.). 1
verb with object redresser to correct or reform (abuses, evils, etc.). 1
verb with object redresser to remedy or relieve (suffering, want, etc.). 1

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Origin of redresser

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; (v.) Middle English redressen < Middle French redresser, Old French redrecier, equivalent to re- re- + drecier to straighten (see dress); (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French redresse, redresce, derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Redresser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Redresser

redresser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

redresser usage trend in Literature

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