FEUILLETON

Etymology

Noun

feuilleton (plural feuilletons)

(British) A section of a European newspaper typically dedicated to arts, culture, criticism, and light literature.

(British) An article published in this section.

Source: Wiktionary


Feu`ille*ton" ( or ), n. Etym: [F., from feulle leaf.]

Definition: A part of a French newspaper (usually the bottom of the page), devoted to light literature, criticism, etc.; also, the article or tale itself, thus printed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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