Savoyard

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noun (1)

Sa·​voy·​ard sə-ˈvȯi-ˌärd 

ˌsa-ˌvȯi-ˈärd,

ˌsav-ˌwä-ˈyär(d)

plural Savoyards

: a devotee, performer, or producer of the comic operas of W. S. Gilbert and A. S. Sullivan

Savoyard

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noun (2)

plural Savoyards

: a native or inhabitant of Savoy

Savoyard adjective

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Savoy Theater, London, built for the presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan operas

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1893, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1595, in the meaning defined above