Misti
[ mees-tee ]
/ ˈmis ti /
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noun
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby Misti
mister, Mister Charlie, misterioso, mistflower, misthink, Misti, mistigris, mistime, misting, Mistinguett, mistle thrush
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Example sentences from the Web for Misti
Traversed by two systems of the Andes Mountains; highest point is the volcano of Misti, 20,300 feet above sea-level.
Alden's Handy Atlas of the World|John B. AldenThe majestic volcanic mountain Misti some miles away rises nearly four miles above the sea and smoke still issues from its crater.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew|Robert McReynoldsBehind the city rises the volcano of Arequipa, or Peak of Misti (20,328 feet).
British Dictionary definitions for Misti
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