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- [trohn]
- /troʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trohn]
- /troʊn/
Definition of trone word
- noun trone a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise. 1
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Origin of trone
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (Scots) < Anglo-French ≪ Latin trūtina < Greek trȳtánē balance, scales
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Parts of speech for Trone
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
trone usage trend in Literature
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