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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-meyl]
- /kəˈmeɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-meyl]
- /kəˈmeɪl/
Definitions of camail word
- noun camail a neck and shoulders covering of mail worn with and laced to the basinet 3
- noun camail aventail (def 1). 1
- noun camail (obsolete) A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders. 1
- noun camail (Obsolete (No longer in use)) An ecclesiastical ornament worn by bishops. 0
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Origin of camail
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < French < Old Provençal capmalh, equivalent to cap head (see chief) + malh mail2
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Parts of speech for Camail
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
camail popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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camail usage trend in Literature
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