Transcription
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- [skahrvz]
- /skɑrvz/
- /skɑːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skahrvz]
- /skɑrvz/
Definitions of scarves word
- noun scarves a plural of scarf1 . 1
- noun plural scarves a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler. 1
- noun plural scarves a necktie or cravat with hanging ends. 1
- noun plural scarves a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc. 1
- noun plural scarves a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint. 1
- noun plural scarves Whaling. a strip of skin along the body of the whale. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of scarves
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; perhaps special use of scarf2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scarves
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scarves 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
scarves usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with scarves
- how to tie scarves?
- dr who scarves?
- how to wear scarves?
- how to wear infinity scarves?
- how to make a scarves?
- how to tie head scarves?
- how to store scarves?
- how to make scarves?
- how to organize scarves?
See also
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