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- [skep]
- /skɛp/
- /skep/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skep]
- /skɛp/
Definitions of skep word
- noun skep a round farm basket of wicker or wood. 1
- noun skep Also, skepful. the amount contained in a skep. 1
- noun skep a beehive, especially of straw. 1
- noun skep a beehive, esp one constructed of straw 0
- noun skep a large basket of wickerwork or straw 0
- noun skep a round, wooden or wicker basket 0
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Origin of skep
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English skeppe, late Old English sceppe < Old Norse skeppa half-bushel; akin to German Scheffel
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Parts of speech for Skep
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skep popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
skep usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skep
Top questions with skep
- how to make a skep?
- how to make a bee skep?
- how to build a bee skep?