Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

harmans

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: har-mans
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The stocks (instrument of punishment)

Obsolete

noun

plural of harman (“policeman”)

Obsolete

Etymology

Element of uncertain origin + -mans.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: mans

Usage

Obsolete

Phrases

harman-beck

Frequently Paired Words

harman-beck

Questions

What does harmans mean?: The stocks (instrument of punishment)
Where does harmans come from?: Element of uncertain origin + -mans.

How to pronounce harmans

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