Parisianism

noun

Pa·​ri·​sian·​ism
-ˌnizəm
plural -s
1
: the traits of a Parisian
his Parisianism, grafted upon an imperishable brogue, gave to his utterance a very curious charmMax Beerbohm
2
: a habit or mannerism (as of speech) observable especially in Parisians

Word History

Etymology

French parisianisme, from parisien + -isme -ism

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“Parisianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parisianism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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