I. səˈvȯiərd, səˈvȯiˌ(y)ärd, |saˌvȯiˌ(y)ärd, F sȧvȯyȧȧr or sȧvwȧyȧȧr noun
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Usage: capitalized
Etymology: French, from Savoie Savoy, region in southeastern France + French -ard
: a native or inhabitant of Savoy
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Savoy, France
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Savoy
III. “; often pronounced in French fashion like the preceding although not from French noun
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Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Savoy, theater in London specially built in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte died 1901 English operatic impresario for the presentation of the operas of W.S.Gilbert died 1911 English playwright and A.S.Sullivan died 1900 English composer + English -ard
: a devotee, performer, or producer of the comic operas of W.S.Gilbert and A.S.Sullivan