scalp lock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skalp lok]
- /skælp lɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skalp lok]
- /skælp lɒk/

Definitions of scalp lock words

noun scalp lock a long lock or tuft of hair left on the shorn scalp by some North American Indian men. 1
noun scalp lock a small tuft or plait of hair left on the shaven scalp by American Indian warriors as a challenge to enemies 0
noun scalp lock a lock or tuft of hair left on the shaven crown of the head by certain North American Indian warriors 0

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Origin of scalp lock

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Scalp lock

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scalp lock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

scalp lock usage trend in Literature

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