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murre — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accent noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
  • brogue noun A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
  • dialect noun A form of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular group, differing from the standard version in vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
  • pooch noun Informal word for a dog, especially a mongrel or family pet.
  • vernacular noun The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.

Senses

murre is used for these senses in English:

  • accent (sign languages) A distinctive manner of producing a sign language, such as someone who does not normally use a certain sign language might have when using it.
  • brogue A strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish.
  • pooch (slang) A dog.
  • vernacular Language unique to a particular group of people.

accent — full definition

  1. noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
  2. noun A mark placed over a letter to show pronunciation or stress.
  3. noun A detail that stands out and adds emphasis or contrast, especially in design.
  4. verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.

brogue — full definition

  1. noun A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
  2. noun A sturdy lace-up shoe decorated with small punched holes and a pointed toe piece.
  3. noun A heavy shoe made from untreated leather.
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