Definitions for glossaries

glossaries glos·sa·ry

Spelling: [glos-uh-ree, glaw-suh-]
IPA: /ˈglɒs ə ri, ˈglɔ sə-/

Glossaries is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 628 anagrams from letters in glossaries (aegilorsss).

Definitions for glossaries

noun

  1. a list of terms in a special subject, field, or area of usage, with accompanying definitions.
  2. such a list at the back of a book, explaining or defining difficult or unusual words and expressions used in the text.

Origin of glossaries

1350-1400; Middle English glossarye Latin glōssarium difficult word requiring explanation Greek glōssárion, diminutive of glôssa tongue, language; later taken as a collection of such words, b

Examples for glossaries

These shields are figured in the glossary of Heraldry, pp. 285, 286.

Nares, in his glossary, says that crants is a German word, and probably Icelandic.

Consult the new edition of Nares' glossary, voce Walsingham.

Don't be a " fugazi"—The Daily Beast has a glossary of key terms.

A glossary of what all those strange phrases in classic Christmas songs really mean.

It is given in the glossary as one of the old names for the moon.

Plus, read an account of an escape from Scientology's Sea Org and a Scientology glossary.

The Daily Beast has assembled a glossary to guide you through the upcoming debate over her nomination.

The orthography of his glossary differs considerably from the orthography of his text.

We delve into Martin's novels and beyond to define to offer you this glossary.

Word Value for glossaries
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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