tintinnabulation
[ tin-ti-nab-yuh-ley-shuhn ]
/ ˌtɪn tɪˌnæb yəˈleɪ ʃən /
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noun
the ringing or sound of bells.
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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 tintinnabulation
tint, tintack, Tintagel Head, tinter, tintinnabular, tintinnabulation, tintinnabulum, tintless, tintometer, tintookie, Tintoretto
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tintinnabulation
/ (ˌtɪntɪˌnæbjʊˈleɪʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of the ringing or pealing of bells
Derived forms of tintinnabulation
tintinnabular, tintinnabulary or tintinnabulous, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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