Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skahrf-pin]
- /ˈskɑrfˌpɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skahrf-pin]
- /ˈskɑrfˌpɪn/
Definitions of scarfpin word
- noun scarfpin tiepin. 1
- noun scarfpin a decorative pin securing a scarf or a tie 0
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Origin of scarfpin
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; scarf1 + pin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scarfpin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scarfpin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
scarfpin usage trend in Literature
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