Transcription
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- [tap-it-hen]
- /ˈtæp ɪtˌhɛn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tap-it-hen]
- /ˈtæp ɪtˌhɛn/
Definitions of tappit-hen word
- noun tappit-hen a hen with a crest or topknot. 1
- noun tappit-hen a tankard, especially a large one, with a knob or ornament projecting from the top of its lid. 1
- noun tappit-hen a hen with a crest 0
- noun tappit-hen a pewter tankard, usually with a distinctive knob on the lid 0
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Origin of tappit-hen
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; tappit (Scots variant of topped; see top1, -ed3) + hen
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Parts of speech for Tappit-hen
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tappit-hen popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
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