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miller's-thumb

mill·er's-thumb
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mil-erz-thuhm]
    • /ˈmɪl ərzˈθʌm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mil-erz-thuhm]
    • /ˈmɪl ərzˈθʌm/

Definition of miller's-thumb word

  • noun miller's-thumb any of several small, freshwater sculpins of the genus Cottus, of Europe and North America. 1
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Origin of miller's-thumb

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English milneres thume; the fish is so called from its thumblike head

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miller's-thumb popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% 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.

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