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- [reer-dos, reer-i-, rair-i-]
- /ˈrɪər dɒs, ˈrɪər ɪ-, ˈrɛər ɪ-/
- /ˈrɪə.dɒs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reer-dos, reer-i-, rair-i-]
- /ˈrɪər dɒs, ˈrɪər ɪ-, ˈrɛər ɪ-/
Definitions of reredos word
- noun reredos a screen or a decorated part of the wall behind an altar in a church. 1
- noun reredos the back of a fireplace or of a medieval open hearth. 1
- noun reredos a screen or wall decoration at the back of an altar, in the form of a hanging, tapestry, painting, or piece of metalwork or sculpture 0
- noun reredos an ornamental screen or partition wall behind an altar in a church 0
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Origin of reredos
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English, alteration of Anglo-French areredos, equivalent to Middle French arere behind (see arrear) + dos back (< Latin dorsum)
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Parts of speech for Reredos
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reredos 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 65% 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.
reredos usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reredos
noun reredos
- altar — An altar is a holy table in a church or temple.
- chantry — an endowment for the singing of Masses for the soul of the founder or others designated by him or her
- backcloth — A backcloth is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery or buildings painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed.
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