Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

riband

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: riband
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Archaic form of ribbon.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A narrow diminutive of the bend, thinner than a bendlet.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"There was every reason to spare the disclosure, for a new blue satin pelisse, a bonnet trimmed with ribands a mile high, and a fresh detachment of flowing curls, proclaimed the bridal attire."
"Riband and fringe are often bought by the ounce."

Usage

Inflected Forms

ribands (plural)

Derived Forms

ribanded ribandlike

Phrases

blue riband riband jasper

Frequently Paired Words

bendlet cost garter

Synonyms

ribband

Questions

What does riband mean?: Archaic form of ribbon.

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