victorine

vic·to·rine

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vik-tuh-reen]
- /ˌvɪk təˈrin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vik-tuh-reen]
- /ˌvɪk təˈrin/

Definitions of victorine word

noun victorine a canon regular of the Order of St. Victor, founded in Paris, France, in 1110, which was famous for its learning and influence in the Middle Ages, and which became extinct during the French Revolution. 1
noun victorine a woman's fur shoulder cape, which fastens at the back 0
noun victorine (dated) A woman's fur tippet, fastened at the neck. 0

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Origin of victorine

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; probably after Queen Victoria; see -ine2

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Parts of speech for Victorine

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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victorine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

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Synonyms for victorine

noun victorine

bertha — a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline
cape — A cape is a large piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.
capote — a long cloak or soldier's coat, usually with a hood
cardinals — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
dolman — a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.

All 14 Synonyms of victorine