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1. • • a slightly dishonest method used to try to achieve something: [ + to do sth ] The phone call was just a ploy to get rid of her.
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     PLOY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   What does ploye sound like?

   • It could also be onomatopoeia; the word “ploye” sounding similar to the sound that is made when one mixes batter. Sift the dry ingredients together, then add two cups cold water. Once the batter is mixed, add the boiling water and mix well. The batter should be thin, often compared to the consistency of half-and-half or milk with cream.

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   What is ploy noun?

   • Definition of ploy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary words or actions that are carefully planned to get an advantage over somebody else synonym manoeuvre ploy to do something It was all a ploy to distract attention from his real aims. Definition of ploy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does A ploye look like?

   • At first glance, it looks like a misspelling of “ploy” (it’s pronounced the same way), but in the simplest terms, a ploye is a cross between a pancake and a crumpet, made with buckwheat flour, which gives them a nutty flavor. The texture is generally light and crispy on one side, with lots of little bubbles, called eyes. How Do you Eat Them?

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   When was ploy first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun ploy is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for ploy is from before 1689, in the writing of William Cleland, army officer and poet. ploy is probably formed within English, by clipping or shortening.

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   What is a ploye bread?

   • A ploye or ployes (French pronunciation: [plwa]) are a Brayon flatbread type mix of buckwheat flour, wheat flour, baking powder and water which is extremely popular in the Madawaska region in New Brunswick and Maine. First invented in Nova Scotia, they later spread to the St. John Valley and Maine.

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   Where did ployes come from?

   • In 1783, the Acadians settled along the St. John River Valley, which would become the Canadian-American border. With them came ployes, the recipe for which was passed down from generation to generation, resulting in the traditional dish that people of northern Maine enjoy today.

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3. www.oed.com › dictionary › ploye_nploye, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun ploye. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Canadian English and northern U.S. English.

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   OED's earliest evidence for ploy is from before 1689, in the writing of William Cleland, army officer and poet. It is also recorded as a verb from the late 1600s. ploy is probably formed within English, by clipping or shortening. See etymology.

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   Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of ploy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Meaning of ploy in English. ploy. noun [ C ] uk / plɔɪ / us / plɔɪ / Add to word list. something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly: There are various ploys we can use if necessary. [ + to infinitive ] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Jan 29, 2024 · At first glance, it looks like a misspelling of “ploy” (it’s pronounced the same way), but in the simplest terms, a ploye is a cross between a pancake and a crumpet, made with buckwheat flour, which gives them a nutty flavor.

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   A ploye or ployes (French pronunciation:) are a Brayon flatbread type mix of buckwheat flour, wheat flour, baking powder and water which is extremely popular in the Madawaska region in New Brunswick and Maine. First invented in Nova Scotia, [1] they later spread to the St. John Valley and Maine.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › ploy_v3ploy, v.³ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    What does the verb ploy mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb ploy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English. See meaning & use. How common is the verb ploy? About 0.4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the verb ploy pronounced?