Britishism

Britishism
A word, phrase, idiom, or expression peculiar to the English language as spoken chiefly in Great Britain.

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  • Britishism — n. 1. an expression that is limited to English as spoken by Englishmen (especially as contrasted with American English). Syn: Anglicism, Briticism. [WordNet 1.5] 2. a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens. Syn: Anglicism. [WordNet… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Britishism — [brit′ishiz΄əm] n. BRITICISM …   English World dictionary

  • Britishism — /brit i shiz euhm/, n. 1. Briticism. 2. any custom, manner, characteristic, or quality peculiar to or associated with the British people. 3. the aggregate of such qualities regarded as characteristic of a British person: His cool reserve is just… …   Universalium

  • Britishism — noun see British …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • britishism — n. any word or phrase that is peculiar of English or England; quality that is typical of the English …   English contemporary dictionary

  • britishism — brit·ish·ism …   English syllables

  • Britishism — Brit•ish•ism [[t]ˈbrɪt ɪˌʃɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) ling. Briticism 2) a custom, manner, or quality peculiar to or associated with the British people • Etymology: 1880–85 …   From formal English to slang

  • Britishism — var. of BRITICISM …   Useful english dictionary

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  • British — noun Etymology: Middle English Bruttische of Britain, from Old English Brettisc, from Brettas Britons, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton Date: 13th century 1. a. the Celtic language of the ancient Britons b. British English …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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