sarcenet

sarce·net

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahrs-nit]
- /ˈsɑrs nɪt/
- /ˈsɑː.snɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahrs-nit]
- /ˈsɑrs nɪt/

Definitions of sarcenet word

noun sarcenet a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings. 1
noun sarcenet a fine soft silk fabric formerly from Italy and used for clothing, ribbons, etc 0
noun sarcenet a soft silk cloth, formerly used for ribbons, linings, etc. 0

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Origin of sarcenet

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English sarsenet < Anglo-French sarzinet, probably equivalent to sarzin- Saracen + -et -et

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Parts of speech for Sarcenet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sarcenet

sarcenet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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