Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backpiece

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: back-piece
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.

noun

A large tattoo on a person's back.

noun

A piece or plate of armour protecting a person's back.

Etymology

From back + piece.

Inflected Forms

backpieces (plural)

Synonyms

backplate

Questions

What does backpiece mean?: A decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.
Where does backpiece come from?: From back + piece.

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