watch guard

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woch gahrd]
- /wɒtʃ gɑrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woch gahrd]
- /wɒtʃ gɑrd/

Definition of watch guard words

noun watch guard a short chain, cord, or ribbon for securing a watch when worn on the person. 1

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Origin of watch guard

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Watch guard

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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watch guard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

watch guard usage trend in Literature

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