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Meaning of "petersham" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PETERSHAM

Named after Viscount Petersham (died 1851), English army officer.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PETERSHAM

petersham  [ˈpiːtəʃəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETERSHAM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Petersham is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PETERSHAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of petersham in the English dictionary

The first definition of petersham in the dictionary is a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc. Other definition of petersham is a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats. Petersham is also a kind of overcoat made of such fabric.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETERSHAM


acaridomatium
ˌækəˌrɪdəʊˈmeɪʃəm
acarodomatium
ˌækəˌrəʊdəʊˈmeɪʃəm
Beecham
ˈbiːtʃəm
Evesham
ˈiːvʃəm
Gresham
ˈɡrɛʃəm
Grisham
ˈɡrɪʃəm
Heysham
ˈhiːʃəm
Lewisham
ˈluːɪʃəm
meerschaum
ˈmɪəʃəm
Mitchum
ˈmɪtʃəm
nasturtium
nəˈstɜːʃəm
pashm
ˈpæʃəm
Qeshm
ˈkɛʃəm
Qishm
ˈkɪʃəm
sachem
ˈseɪtʃəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETERSHAM

peter
Peter and the Wolf
Peter I
Peter III
Peter Pan
Peter Pan collar
Peter pence
Peter Principle
Peter the Great
Peter the Hermit
Peter´s pence
Peterborough
Peterlee
Peterloo Massacre
peterman
Petermann Peak
petermen

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETERSHAM

Abraham
Beckham
Birmingham
Buckingham
cham
Chatham
Cunningham
dirham
Durham
Fulham
Gotham
graham
ham
Markham
Masham
Nottingham
pillow sham
sham
Upham
Wyndham

Synonyms and antonyms of petersham in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «petersham» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETERSHAM

Find out the translation of petersham to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petersham from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petersham» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PETERSHAM
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Petersham
570 millions of speakers

English

petersham
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Petersham
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

petersham
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Petersham
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

petersham
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Petersham
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petersham
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petersham
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

petersham
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピーターシャム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

petersham
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petersham
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải nỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Petersham
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पीटरसन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağır pantolon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

petersham
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

flausz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Petersham
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Petersham
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Petersham
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overjas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

petersham
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Petersham
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petersham

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETERSHAM»

The term «petersham» is regularly used and occupies the 78.052 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of petersham
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «petersham».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETERSHAM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «petersham» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «petersham» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petersham

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETERSHAM»

Discover the use of petersham in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petersham and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Benedictines of Petersham
This little book is about beginnings and sequels. It's the story of the birth, thirteen years ago, of two monasteries, fraternal twins, and their history to date.
Philip Zaleski, 1999
2
Vital Records of Petersham, Massachusetts, to the End of the ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Petersham (Mass.), 2008
3
An Address Delivered in Petersham, Massachusetts, July 4, ...
Edmund Burke Willson. here. If any mind has been exercised by a scruple in regard to the propriety of celebrating on the 4th of July an event which took place on the 20th of April, it can have the benefit of a doubt, whether the Governor did ...
Edmund Burke Willson, 1855
4
Rootabaga Stories
Rootabaga Stories, Part One is irrepressible, zany Americana-an anthology to delight admirers of Sandburg's genius.
Carl Sandburg, 1998
5
Rootabaga Stories
A two-volume collection of fanciful, humorous tales introducing such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Henry Hagglyhoagly, the Blue Wind Boy, Googler and Gaggler, and others.
Carl Sandburg, Maud Fuller Petersham, Miska Petersham, 1974
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Power Sewing Step-by-step
of the TRADE DON'T ACCEPT SUBSTITUTES The petersham facing is easy to make, but you must use the correct product. Petersham ribbon looks almost identical to grosgrain ribbon. It's important not to confuse the two because petersham ...
Sandra Betzina, 2000
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An Oration delivered at Petersham July 4, 1806, at the ...
ls behalf of the Committee of Arrangements for celebrating the Anniversary of American Independence in the town of Petersham, we return their most cordial thanks to SAMUEL C. Amen, Esquire, for the excellent Oration delivered this day, and ...
Samuel C. ALLEN, 1806
8
In clean hay: illustrated by Maud & Miska Petersham
A Christmas story set in Poland.
Eric Philbrook Kelly, 1953
9
Fashion Hats
ATTACHING A PETERSHAM HEAD FITTING 1. Cut a piece of petersham ribbon the length of the head size, adding 3 cm (11⁄4in.) for overlapping (1.5 cm/5⁄8 in. at each end). 2. To achieve a smooth finish, the petersham can be curved slightly ...
Karen Henriksen, 2009
10
Threads Sewing Guide: A Complete Reference from America's ...
Petersham ribbon is a sturdy cotton or cotton/rayon ribbon with a flexible, scalloped edge that can be shaped with a steam iron to conform to the body curves. It's a perfect substitute for a waist facing on medium-weight skirts or pants.
Carol Jean Fresia, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETERSHAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petersham is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bird sightings
Petersham: Reported from Gate 40 at the Quabbin Reservoir were 13 wood ducks, a yellow-throated and a blue-headed vireo, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
Worcester man facing multiple charges in Charlton, Hardwick
Lt. Landine in Hardwick said he found Mr. Castro stopped in Hardwick Center on Petersham Road. Mr. Castro reportedly told the officer he was ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
3
What's with eating crocodile then?
Adam Heanen, who runs the butchers HG Walters, suppliers to The River Café, Petersham Nurseries et al, specialises in rare breed, British ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
4
Weekend Guide 25/7 to 26/7
The Three Pigs and The Wolf, The Puppet Theatre Barge, Buccleuch Gardens, Opposite 87 Petersham Road, TW10 6UT. From 2.30pm. Until 9 ... «This is Our Town Richmond, Jul 15»
5
MCC Sydney: 40 years of love and acceptance of LGBTI people
MCC worships every Sunday at 10am in a traditional style and 6.30pm in contemporary style at their church: 96 Crystal Street, Petersham. «Gay News Network, Jul 15»
6
Celebrity Chef Greg Malouf Comes To The Imperial Kings Rd
Malouf, who wowed London diners during his Michelin-starred stint at Petersham Nurseries in 2012, will be taking over the kitchen at The ... «Foodepedia, Jul 15»
7
Green Light Day promotes industry careers
... the Transport Training Centre in Petersham, the RAAF Base in Richmond, Woolworths' Minchinbury Distribution Centre and Port Kembla. «Australasian Transport News, Jul 15»
8
Local jobless rates drop
Athol's metro area consists of Athol, Orange and Petersham. All the rates reflect seasonal employment swings. During June, Massachusetts ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
9
Petersham elementary school gets state grant for heating system
PETERSHAM - The Petersham Center Elementary School is receiving a $234,000 state grant to convert its oil heating systems to more efficient ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
10
Dylan Donnini will compete at Tim Brauch Memorial Bowl World …
Dylan said his favourite trick is a 50/50 to fakie, and the youngster from Petersham is living his dream, doing his thing, on some of the best skate ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Petersham [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/petersham>. Apr 2024 ».
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