name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
makar
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmakə/
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General-American: /ˈmækɚ/
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rhymes with (Received Pronunciation) -akə
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rhymes with (General American) -ækə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: M AE1 K ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A poet writing in Scots.
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noun
Meaning 3
The national poet laureate of Scotland.
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Qualifier: modern usage
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of mugger (“type of crocodile”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
Etymology
From Scots makar. Doublet of maker.
Real reading context