Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwey]
- /kweɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwey]
- /kweɪ/
Definition of queys' word
- noun plural queys' a heifer. 1
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Origin of queys'
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English quy < Old Norse kvīga
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Parts of speech for Queys'
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
queys' popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.