Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [silk stok-ing]
- /sɪlk ˈstɒk ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [silk stok-ing]
- /sɪlk ˈstɒk ɪŋ/
Definitions of silk-stocking word
- adjective silk-stocking rich or luxurious in dress. 1
- adjective silk-stocking aristocratic or wealthy: a silk-stocking neighborhood. 1
- noun silk-stocking a person who dresses richly or luxuriously. 1
- noun silk-stocking an aristocratic or wealthy person. 1
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Origin of silk-stocking
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Silk-stocking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
silk-stocking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
Synonyms for silk-stocking
noun silk-stocking
- bitterender — a person who persists until the bitter end without compromising or yielding; diehard.
- blue blood — If you say that someone has blue blood, you mean that they are from a family that has a high social rank.
- brahman — a member of the highest or priestly caste in the Hindu caste system
- classicist — A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
Antonyms for silk-stocking
noun silk-stocking
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
See also
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