Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-see]
- /saɪˈsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-see]
- /saɪˈsi/
Definitions of sycee word
- noun sycee fine uncoined silver in lumps of various sizes usually bearing a banker's or assayer's stamp or mark, formerly used in China as a medium of exchange. 1
- noun sycee silver ingots formerly used as a medium of exchange in China 0
- noun sycee silver in the form of ingots, usually bearing the stamp of a banker or assayer, formerly used in China as money 0
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Origin of sycee
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Chinese dial. (Guangdong) sai-sì, akin to Chinese xìsī silk floss; so called because it can be made into wire as fine as silk thread
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Parts of speech for Sycee
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sycee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.