ANGLICISM

Anglicism, Britishism

(noun) a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens

Anglicism, Briticism, Britishism

(noun) an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anglicism (plural anglicisms)

A word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.

A Briticism.

A cultural aspect typical of the English people.

Coordinate terms

Noun

Anglicism (plural Anglicisms)

Alternative letter-case form of anglicism

Source: Wiktionary


An"gli*cism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. anglicisme.]

1. An English idiom; a phrase or form language peculiar to the English. Dryden.

2. The quality of being English; an English characteristic, custom, or method.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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