Gothicism

noun

Goth·​i·​cism ˈgä-thə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce Gothicism (audio)
1
: barbarous lack of taste or elegance
2
: conformity to or practice of Gothic style
Gothicist noun

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gothicism was in 1710

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Cite this Entry

“Gothicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gothicism. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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