atticism

noun

at·​ti·​cism ˈa-tə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce atticism (audio)
often capitalized
1
: a witty or well-turned phrase
2
: a characteristic feature of Attic Greek occurring in another language or dialect

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of atticism was in 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Atticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atticism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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