GALLICISM

Gallicism

(noun) a word or phrase borrowed from French

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

Gallicism (plural Gallicisms)

A loanword borrowed from French.

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gallicism (plural gallicisms)

Alternative letter-case form of Gallicism

Source: Wiktionary

Gal"li*cism, n. Etym: [F. gallicisme.]

Definition: A mode of speech peculiar to the French; a French idiom; also, in general, a French mode or custom.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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