segar: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely low (obsolete/archaic)Archaic, Historical, Dialectal
Quick answer
What does “segar” mean?
A former spelling and now an archaic or dialectal variant of 'cigar'.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A former spelling and now an archaic or dialectal variant of 'cigar'.
Primarily found in historical texts or regional dialects, referring to a roll of tobacco for smoking. It has no modern extended meanings.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally obsolete in both varieties. No contemporary difference.
Connotations
Historical authenticity or rustic dialect.
Frequency
Virtually never used in modern English. More likely encountered in 18th-19th century literature or as a proper noun/surname.
Grammar
How to Use “segar” in a Sentence
[Subject] smoked a segar.[Subject] offered [Indirect Object] a segar.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “segar” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The gentleman in the portrait clutched a segar.
- An advertisement for 'fine segars' was found in the 1850s newspaper.
American English
- The old sailor preferred a strong segar to a pipe.
- Mark Twain's early works occasionally used the spelling 'segar'.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Only in historical or philological discussions of language change.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “segar”
- Using it in modern contexts. Misspelling 'cigar' as 'segar' based on phonetics.
- Assuming it has a different meaning from 'cigar'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete spelling of 'cigar'. Using 'cigar' is always correct in contemporary English.
Primarily in literature, newspapers, or documents from the 18th and 19th centuries, or in discussions of historical linguistics.
No, it refers to the same object. The difference is purely orthographic and historical.
The change reflects standardization of English spelling and the influence of the word's Spanish origin ('cigarro'). 'Cigar' more closely approximates the original source.
A former spelling and now an archaic or dialectal variant of 'cigar'.
Segar is usually archaic, historical, dialectal in register.
Segar: in British English it is pronounced /sɪˈɡɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /sɪˈɡɑːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to 'segar'.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'CIGAR' but with an old-fashioned, misspelt start: 'SEGar' sounds like 'See? Gar!' as if showing someone a cigar.
Conceptual Metaphor
ARCHAISM IS A FADED PHOTOGRAPH (It captures a past state but lacks current vividness).
Practice
Quiz
The word 'segar' is best described as: