Synonyms for plaque
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : plak |
| Phonetic Transcription : plæk |
Définition of plaque
Origin :- 1848, "ornamental plate or tablet," from French plaque "metal plate, coin" (15c.), perhaps through Flemish placke "small coin," from Middle Dutch placke "disk, patch, stain," related to German Placken "spot, patch" (cf. placard). Meaning "deposit on walls of arteries" is first attested 1891; that of "bacteria deposits on teeth" is 1898.
- noun memorial
- There was not even a book for her to replace, or a plaque to tuck away.
- Extract from : « The Silver Poppy » by Arthur Stringer
- This plaque has furnished the simple yet sufficient title for this volume.
- Extract from : « Michael Faraday » by Walter Jerrold
- This plaque was stolen, I believe, while the other riches were gifts from King Montezuma.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- Roger took the plaque and spread out the roll of parchment attached.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- Yes, gentles and people, I commend this plaque to your careful attention.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- Or better, come with the relic to Greenwich to-morrow at noon, and bring the plaque with you.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- Then he stretched out a hand, and took the plaque from Peter.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- "Then there is truth in this plaque," said the earl, showing some trace of excitement.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- Good fellow, this plaque would interest his most noble Majesty.
- Extract from : « Roger the Bold » by F. S. Brereton
- He scrutinised the plaque with his head at various angles and glanced about him at his neighbours.
- Extract from : « Kipps » by H. G. Wells
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