pied-à-terre

noun

pē-ˌā-də-ˈter

-ˌā-dä-;

ˌpyā-dä-

plural pieds-à-terre pē-ˌā-də-ˈter

-ˌā-dä-;

ˌpyā-dä-

: a temporary or second lodging

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, foot to the ground

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pied-à-terre was in 1823

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“Pied-à-terre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pied-%C3%A0-terre. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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