GALLICISM


Meaning of GALLICISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ga-l ə - ˌ si-z ə m

Function: noun

Usage: often cap

Date: circa 1656

1 : a characteristic French idiom or expression appearing in another language

2 : a French trait

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