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boracic en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /bɔˈɹæsɪk/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin borax (genitive boracis), itself via Arabic بَوْرَق (bawraq), from Persian بوره (bura).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Relating to, or impregnated with borax.
2. (dated, not-comparable) Synonym of boric.

Deriveds

boracic lint · boracite · boracic acid

Synonyms

boric

Translations (3)

ga bórásach (Relating to borax) · fr boracique (Relating to borax) · fr borique (Relating to borax)

boracic en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /bɔˈɹæsɪk/

Etymology

Shortened from boracic lint (“skint”).

Meanings

1. (Cockney, slang) penniless

Forms

Synonyms

skint · broke

Translations (2)

fr fauché (penniless) · fr fauchée (penniless)