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- [soh-tee]
- /soʊˈti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-tee]
- /soʊˈti/
Definition of sotie word
- noun sotie a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays. 1
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Origin of sotie
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < French, Middle French: literally, foolishness, equivalent to sot fool + -ie -y3
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Parts of speech for Sotie
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sotie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.