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railer

rail
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [reyl]
    • /reɪl/
    • /ˈreɪlə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyl]
    • /reɪl/

Definitions of railer word

  • verb without object railer to utter bitter complaint or vehement denunciation (often followed by at or against): to rail at fate. 1
  • verb with object railer to bring, force, etc., by railing. 1

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Origin of railer

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English railen < Middle French railler to deride < Provençal ralhar to chatter < Vulgar Latin *ragulāre, derivative of Late Latin ragere to bray

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Parts of speech for Railer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

railer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

railer usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with railer

  • what is a railer in the bible?

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