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Pronunciation and meaning of estoque
Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"? I'm reading the Hardy Boys book, The Mystery of the Broken Blade , to my 4 yr old son, and i've been stumped as to how to pronounce this word. I think i've come up with four different enunciations thus far. It's not in any of our dictionaries nor in 9 of the online dictionaries that i've checked.
I believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.
Thanks,
Chris
I believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.
Thanks,
Chris
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[nq:1]Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"? I'm reading the Hardy Boys book, ... [/nq] Spanish, meaning "rapier" (which, despite its form, is an English word).
- [nq:1]Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"?
- I'm reading the Hardy Boys book, ...
- [/nq] Spanish, meaning "rapier" (which, despite its form, is an English word).
- I confirmed this on Google, which has 8,990 hits for "estoque" in English alone).
- I wouldn't presume to essay a pronunciation.
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[nq:1]Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"? I'm reading the Hardy Boys book, ... believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.[/nq]
Spanish, meaning "rapier" (which, despite its form, is an English word). I confirmed this on Google, which has 8,990 hits for "estoque" in English alone).
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Spanish, meaning "rapier" (which, despite its form, is an English word). I confirmed this on Google, which has 8,990 hits for "estoque" in English alone).
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[nq:1]Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"?[/nq]
OED gives /'EstA.k/ for the spelling and /esto'kada/ for (the final thrust of the estoque).
The Spanish word "estoque" is /es'tokwe/. You're on your own for Portuguese.
[nq:1]I believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.[/nq]
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OED gives /'EstA.k/ for the spelling and /esto'kada/ for (the final thrust of the estoque).
The Spanish word "estoque" is /es'tokwe/. You're on your own for Portuguese.
[nq:1]I believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.[/nq]
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Wow, that was quick. Thank you for the prompt reply! I hope it comes up again so i can be the know-it-all dad my 4-yr old is accustomed to : )
Chris
Chris
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Superb Martin!
I can't wait to use it during storytime tonight.
Thanks a bunch,
Chris
I can't wait to use it during storytime tonight.
Thanks a bunch,
Chris
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[nq:1]Would someone please tell me the pronunciation and meaning of the word, "estoque"? I'm reading the Hardy Boys book, ... believe it's a Spanish synonym for sword (as a matador uses), but i have no clue how to pronounce it.[/nq]
I hadn't encountered that spelling before, but it sounds like the "estoc" or "tuck", a late-mediaeval longsword specialized for piercing armour. It had a rigid bla
I hadn't encountered that spelling before, but it sounds like the "estoc" or "tuck", a late-mediaeval longsword specialized for piercing armour. It had a rigid bla
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