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historic rhyme

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Rhymes that were full rhymes in an older stage of the language, but have since become eye rhymes owing to sound changes. Historic rhymes are used by historical linguists to reconstruct the phonology of old languages.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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historic site Historical historical cost historical criticism historical dictionary historical fiction

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