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- [sev-uh-ree]
- /ˈsɛv ə ri/
- /sˈevrɪ/
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- [sev-uh-ree]
- /ˈsɛv ə ri/
Definitions of severy word
- noun plural severy (in a vaulted structure) one bay between two principal transverse arches. 1
- noun severy a bay of a vaulted ceiling 0
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Origin of severy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French *civorie, Old French civoire < Latin cibōrium ciborium
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Parts of speech for Severy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
severy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
severy usage trend in Literature
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