Speakur

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lest we forget

/lɛst wi fə(ɹ)ˈɡɛt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English

Syllables
lest we for-get
IPA
/lɛst wi fə(ɹ)ˈɡɛt/
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used in ceremonies and memorials as a caution against forgetting those who died in war.

Canadian usage; British usage

intj

Used in ceremonies and memorials as a caution against forgetting those who died in war.

Australian usage; New Zealand usage

Etymology

From the 1897 poem “Recessional” by English writer and poet Q34743.

Usage

Phrases

launched 1999 “lest we forget Mass.: Merriam-Webster

Frequently Paired Words

in launched 1999 “lest we forget phr.” Springfield Mass.: Merriam-Webster 1996–present

Questions

How do you pronounce lest we forget?
The recorded pronunciation is /lɛst wi fə(ɹ)ˈɡɛt/.
What does lest we forget mean?
Used in ceremonies and memorials as a caution against forgetting those who died in war.
Where does lest we forget come from?
From the 1897 poem “Recessional” by English writer and poet Q34743.

How to pronounce lest we forget

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