chausses

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shohs]
- /ʃoʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shohs]
- /ʃoʊs/

Definitions of chausses word

noun chausses a tight-fitting medieval garment covering the feet and legs, usually made of chain mail 3
noun chausses medieval armor of mail for the legs and feet. 1
noun chausses tights worn by men in medieval times over the legs and feet. 1
noun chausses plural of chausse. 0

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Origin of chausses

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English chauces < Middle French, plural of chauce ≪ Latin calceus shoe, equivalent to calc- (stem of calx) heel + -eus -eous

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Parts of speech for Chausses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chausses popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.

chausses usage trend in Literature

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