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- [brah]
- /brɑ/
- /ʃæ.ˈpəʊ brɑːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brah]
- /brɑ/
Definition of chapeau bras words
- noun chapeau bras a small three-cornered hat, worn by gentlemen in full dress in the 18th century, that could be folded flat and carried under the arm. 1
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Origin of chapeau bras
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < French: arm hat
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Parts of speech for Chapeau bras
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chapeau bras popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
chapeau bras usage trend in Literature
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