Gallicism Definition
gălĭ-sĭzəm
noun
A word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to the French language.
Webster's New World
A characteristic French trait.
American Heritage
A French custom, way of thought, etc.
Webster's New World
Alternative capitalization of gallicism.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Gallicism
Noun
Singular:
Gallicism
Plural:
gallicismsOrigin of Gallicism
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From French gallicisme.
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