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Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
Meaning respectively "measured song" or "figured song". Originally used by medieval music theorists, it refers to polyphonic song with exactly measured notes and is used in contrast to cantus planus. [3] [4] capo 1. capo (short for capotasto: "nut") : A key-changing device for stringed instruments (e.g. guitars and banjos)
For the second portion of the list, see List of words having different meanings in American and British English: M–Z. Asterisked (*) meanings, though found chiefly in the specified region, also have some currency in the other region; other definitions may be recognised by the other as Briticisms or Americanisms respectively.
British English meanings Meanings common to British and American English American English meanings pacifier something or somebody that brings peace rubber teat for babies (UK: dummy) paddle a walk through shallow water, especially at the seaside (US approx. wade, also UK usage) [48] an oar used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat
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Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States. ... Lists of words having different meanings in American and British English: (A–L; M–Z) Works;
The Caller (folk song) Can't Help Thinking About Me; The Cat Sat Asleep by the Side of the Fire; Catcheside-Warrington's Tyneside Songs; Catcheside-Warrington's Tyneside Stories & Recitations; John W. Chater; Chater's Annual; Cherry Ripe (song) Child Ballads; The Cliffs of Old Tynemouth; Cob coaling; Cock a doodle doo; Cock Robin; A Collection ...