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- US Pronunciation
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- [sev-uh n-leeg]
- /ˈsɛv ənˌlig/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sev-uh n-leeg]
- /ˈsɛv ənˌlig/
Definition of seven-league boots words
- noun plural seven-league boots mythical boots that allowed the wearer to travel seven leagues (a former unit of measurement), ie a great length, at each step 0
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Origin of seven-league boots
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; translation of French bottes de sept lieues in the fairy tales of C. Perrault, especially Le petit Poucet (English Hop-o'-my-Thumb)
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Parts of speech for Seven-league boots
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seven-league boots popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
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