selkirk

Sel·kirk

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel-kurk]
- /ˈsɛl kɜrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel-kurk]
- /ˈsɛl kɜrk/

Definitions of selkirk word

noun selkirk Alexander (originally Alexander Selcraig) 1676–1721, Scottish sailor marooned on a Pacific island: supposed prototype of Robinson Crusoe. 1
noun selkirk Also called Selkirkshire [sel-kurk-sheer, -sher] /ˈsɛl kɜrkˌʃɪər, -ʃər/ (Show IPA). a historic county in SE Scotland. 1
noun selkirk Alexander. original name Alexander Selcraig. 1676–1721, Scottish sailor, who was marooned on one of the islets of Juan Fernández and is regarded as the prototype of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe 0
noun selkirk former county of S Scotland 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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