Word: QUIRE
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Definition of QUIRE
- One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.
- A set of leaves which are stitched together, originally a set of four pieces of paper (eight leaves, sixteen pages). This is most often a single signature (i.e. group of four), but may be several nested signatures.
- A book, poem, or pamphlet.
- To prepare quires by stitching together leaves of paper.
- A choir.
- One quarter of a cruciform church, or the architectural area of a church used by the choir, often near the apse.
- To sing in concert.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "quire" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "quire" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QUIRE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is QUIRE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in QUIRE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing QUIRE:
- # the quire effect
- # master of quire
- # playing with quire
- # in terms of quire
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