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- [dawr-ter]
- /ˈdɔr tər/
- /ˈdɔː.tə/
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- [dawr-ter]
- /ˈdɔr tər/
Definitions of dorter word
- noun dorter a dormitory, especially in a monastery. 1
- noun dorter (historical) A bedroom or dormitory, especially in a monastery. 1
- noun dorter a dormitory, esp in a monastery or convent 0
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Origin of dorter
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English dortour < Old French < Latin dormītōrium dormitory
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Parts of speech for Dorter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dorter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
dorter usage trend in Literature
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