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- [ey-koh-seyz, -kuh-]
- /ˌeɪ koʊˈseɪz, -kə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-koh-seyz, -kuh-]
- /ˌeɪ koʊˈseɪz, -kə-/
Definitions of ecossaise word
- noun ecossaise a country-dance in quick duple meter. 1
- noun ecossaise An energetic country dance in duple time in which couples form lines facing each other. 1
- noun ecossaise lively dance in two-four time 0
- noun ecossaise a lively dance in two-four time 0
- noun ecossaise the tune for such a dance 0
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Origin of ecossaise
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < French, feminine of écossais Scottish, equivalent to Écosse Scotland + -ais -ese; translation of German schottisch
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Parts of speech for Ecossaise
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
ecossaise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
ecossaise usage trend in Literature
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