pied-à-terre
pied–à–terre
noun\pē-ˌā-də-ˈter, -ˌā-dä-; ˌpyā-dä-\
plural pieds–à–terre\same\
Definition of PIED-À-TERRE
: a temporary or second lodging
Origin of PIED-À-TERRE
French, literally, foot to the ground
First Known Use: 1829
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