topcastle

top·cas·tle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-kas-uh l, -kah-suh l]
- /ˈtɒpˌkæs əl, -ˌkɑ səl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-kas-uh l, -kah-suh l]
- /ˈtɒpˌkæs əl, -ˌkɑ səl/

Definition of topcastle word

noun topcastle a large fighting top used in medieval ships. 1

Just one definition for topcastle

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Origin of topcastle

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

First recorded in 1300-50, topcastle is from the Middle English word top-castel. See top1, castle

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Parts of speech for Topcastle

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topcastle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

topcastle usage trend in Literature

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