Sabir
[ suh-beer ]
/ səˈbɪər /
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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.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby Sabir
Sabina, Sabine, Sabine Lake, Sabinianus, Sabin vaccine, Sabir, sabkha, sable, sable antelope, sablefish, Sable Island pony
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Example sentences from the Web for Sabir
Then I went through the formal introduction, delivering it in the famous sabir which I told you of.
French and Oriental Love in a Harem|Mario UchardFortunately, they all spoke a kind of sabir which helped things along.
Atlantida|Pierre BenoitMacache sabir,” he said; “they picked a bullet from your spine, my inspector.
The Maids of Paradise|Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers