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clanspeak

/ˈklæn.spiːk/

clanspeak noun: the language or dialect of a certain clan.

Noun

clanspeak (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The language or dialect of a certain clan.
    • Carl understood clanspeak, of course, but only someone with two independent sets of vocal chords could speak it fluently.2010, Edward M. Lerner, InterstellarNet: New Order
    • He spoke the grymjek, the clanspeak, better than Anna's own father.2018, James Wolanyk, Scribes

Origin of clanspeak

From clan + -speak.

Questions about clanspeak

What does clanspeak mean?
Clanspeak means the language or dialect of a certain clan.
What part of speech is clanspeak?
Clanspeak is a noun.
How do you pronounce clanspeak?
Clanspeak is pronounced /ˈklæn.spiːk/.

Words near clanspeak in the dictionary

  1. clanship
  2. clanships
  3. clansman
  4. clansmanship
  5. clansmen
  6. clanspeak
  7. clanspeople
  8. clansperson
  9. clanspersons
  10. clanswoman
  11. clanswomen

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