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- [mas-kuh l]
- /ˈmæs kəl/
- /mˈaskəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-kuh l]
- /ˈmæs kəl/
Definitions of mascle word
- noun mascle a lozenge represented as having a lozenge-shaped hole at the center. 1
- noun mascle A lozenge voided, i.e., with a central lozenge-shaped aperture. 1
- noun mascle a charge consisting of a lozenge with a lozenge-shaped hole in the middle 0
- noun mascle (historical) A lozenge-shaped piece of metal, used in making scale-mail armour. 0
- noun mascle (heraldry) A lozenge with a smaller lozenge-shaped hole in the centre. 0
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Origin of mascle
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English, derivative of mask (now dial.), variant of mesh; see -le
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Parts of speech for Mascle
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
mascle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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.
mascle usage trend in Literature
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