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

A loanword borrowed from French.

Wiktionary
Alternative capitalization of gallicism.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Gallicism

Noun

Singular:
Gallicism
Plural:
gallicisms

Origin of Gallicism

  • From French gallicisme.

    From Wiktionary

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