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petersham

/ˈpiːtəʃəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.04 in modern English

Syllables
pe-ter-sham
IPA
/ˈpiːtəʃəm/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of heavy overcoat, originally one with a short cloak on the shoulder; also, a style of frock coat with slanted pockets and velvet trimmings.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A type of corded tape used in dressmaking; a Petersham ribbon.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A thick woollen fabric used to make coats; Petersham cloth.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A village in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ1873).

name

A town and census-designated place therein, in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.

name

A suburb of Sydney in Inner West council area, New South Wales, Australia.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Named after Lord Petersham.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈpiːtəʃəm/

Usage

Inflected Forms

petershams (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce petersham?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpiːtəʃəm/.
What does petersham mean?
A style of heavy overcoat, originally one with a short cloak on the shoulder; also, a style of frock coat with slanted pockets and velvet trimmings.
Where does petersham come from?
Named after Lord Petersham.

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