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finishing school


finishing school

noun

Definition of FINISHING SCHOOL

: a private school for girls that emphasizes cultural studies and prepares students especially for social activities
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First Known Use of FINISHING SCHOOL

1832

Rhymes with FINISHING SCHOOL

junior high school, parochial school, primary school, senior high school, vestibule school

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