loricate

lor·i·cate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lawr-i-keyt, -kit or lawr-i-key-tid; lor-]
- /ˈlɔr ɪˌkeɪt, -kɪt or ˈlɔr ɪˌkeɪ tɪd; ˈlɒr-/
- /ˈlɒ.rɪk.eɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawr-i-keyt, -kit or lawr-i-key-tid; lor-]
- /ˈlɔr ɪˌkeɪt, -kɪt or ˈlɔr ɪˌkeɪ tɪd; ˈlɒr-/

Definition of loricate word

adjective loricate covered with a lorica. 1

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Origin of loricate

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

From the Latin word lōrīcātus, dating back to 1615-25. See lorica, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Loricate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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loricate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

loricate usage trend in Literature

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