Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

millwright

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.01 in modern English

Syllables: mill-wright
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.

noun

Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.

Example Sentences

"Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing."
"The recent influx of repairs and overhaul work on traction motors and generators from electric and diesel-electric multiple-units has resulted in the electricians taking over the area used by the millwrights, who have been transferred to a building near the forge, alongside the carpenters. [p162] Eastleigh Locomotive Works: Layout and functions of shops [...] Millwrights: Works machinery maintenance, overhaul of breakdown cranes."

Etymology

From Middle English mylle wryte; equivalent to mill + wright.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: mylle wryte

Inflected Forms

millwrights (plural)

Derived Forms

millwrighting

Questions

What does millwright mean?: Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.
Where does millwright come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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