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- [spat-er-dash]
- /ˈspæt ərˌdæʃ/
- /spˈatədˌaʃ/
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- [spat-er-dash]
- /ˈspæt ərˌdæʃ/
Definitions of spatterdash word
- noun spatterdash a long gaiter to protect the trousers or stockings, as from mud while riding. 1
- noun spatterdash long leather leggings worn in the 18th century, as to protect from mud when riding 0
- noun spatterdash a long legging formerly worn to protect the stocking or trouser leg, as in wet weather 0
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Origin of spatterdash
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; spatter + dash1
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Parts of speech for Spatterdash
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spatterdash popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
spatterdash usage trend in Literature
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