merrythought

Meanings

• Noun

  A name for a toy top with a merry-go-round design.

  - "The merrythought spun around and around on the table."
  - "My grandma used to have a beautiful merrythought as a child."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merrythought
thought , brought , fought , ought

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Variants

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merrythought , merrythoughts

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'merrythoughten', meaning 'merry thoughts'. The name was given to a top with a merry-go-round design due to the joy and amusement it brought to children.

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Trivia

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1. The merrythought was a popular toy in Victorian England and was often given as a gift to children.

2. The merrythought was also known as a 'whirligig' or a 'spinning top'.

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Related Concepts

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1. top: A spinning toy, often with a pointed or conical shape, that is placed on a flat surface and spun by holding a string or other means.

2. merry-go-round: A circular platform with seats or animals mounted on it, which moves round and round while remaining stationary in one place.

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Culture

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The merrythought was a popular children's toy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was often made of wood and painted bright colors. The toy was often given as a gift and was used for entertainment during parties and gatherings.

How to Memorize "merrythought"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a brightly colored top with a merry-go-round design spinning on a table.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merrythought' with the image of a child playing with a top.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'merrythought' is a type of top with a merry-go-round design.

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