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- [zhoo-stuh-kawr, -kohr; French zhyst-oh-kawr]
- /ˈʒu stəˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr; French ʒüst oʊˈkɔr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zhoo-stuh-kawr, -kohr; French zhyst-oh-kawr]
- /ˈʒu stəˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr; French ʒüst oʊˈkɔr/
Definition of justaucorps word
- noun plural justaucorps a fitted, knee-length coat, characterized by wide turned-back cuffs and stiff flared skirts, worn especially by men in the 17th and 18th centuries. 1
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Origin of justaucorps
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60, justaucorps is from the French word juste au corps fitting to the body
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Parts of speech for Justaucorps
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justaucorps popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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