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mantle
What does mantle mean?
mantle (noun): the cloak as a symbol of authority.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use mantle in a sentence?
- Place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce mantle?
/ˈmæntəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does mantle come from?
From Middle English mantel, from Old English mæntel, mentel (“sleeveless cloak”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “mantle” mean?
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more than half (50%) of some group
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the cloak as a symbol of authority
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any interconnected group or system
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