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- [vur-git, -geyt]
- /ˈvɜr gɪt, -geɪt/
- /vˈɜːɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-git, -geyt]
- /ˈvɜr gɪt, -geɪt/
Definitions of virgate word
- adjective virgate shaped like a rod or wand; long, slender, and straight. 1
- noun virgate an early English measure of land of varying extent, usually considered equivalent to a quarter of a hide, or about 30 acres (12 hectares). 1
- adjective virgate long, straight, and thin; rod-shaped 0
- noun virgate an obsolete measure of land area, usually taken as equivalent to 30 acres 0
- noun virgate a former English unit of land measure varying greatly in size, but most commonly equal to about 30 acres 0
- adjective virgate rod-shaped 0
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Origin of virgate
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Latin virgātus; see virga, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Virgate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
virgate 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
virgate usage trend in Literature
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