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- [mir-uh-kuh l pley]
- /ˈmɪr ə kəl pleɪ/
- /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kl̩ pleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mir-uh-kuh l pley]
- /ˈmɪr ə kəl pleɪ/
Definitions of miracle play words
- noun miracle play a medieval dramatic form dealing with religious subjects such as Biblical stories or saints' lives, usually presented in a series or cycle by the craft guilds. 1
- noun miracle play a medieval play based on a biblical story or the life of a saint 0
- noun miracle play any of a class of medieval religious dramas dealing with events in the lives of the saints 0
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Origin of miracle play
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55
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Parts of speech for Miracle play
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miracle play popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
miracle play usage trend in Literature
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