Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matchlit

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: match-lit
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lit by means of a match.

Example Sentences

"Spanish soldiers with matchlit muskets quietly surrounded the Indians..."
"The unofficial past flared more vividly, illuminated in matchlit glimpses."
"Though his teeth were chattering, he managed to call to one matchlit shadow. "Where are you hurt, Lieutenant?" "In the foot," said George."

Etymology

From match + lit.

Questions

What does matchlit mean?: Lit by means of a match.
Where does matchlit come from?: From match + lit.

How to pronounce matchlit

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