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Britishism|ˈbrɪtɪʃɪz(ə)m|
[f. British a. + -ism.]
The characteristic qualities of the British; with a and pl., any of these qualities; a British peculiarity, form of expression, or the like (cf. Briticism).
1894Harper's Mag. Jan. 315 Doubtless he could use ‘Britishisms’ if he chose. Ibid., Nor should we advise an American statesman to attempt a ‘Britishism’. 1906Daily Chron. 20 Oct. 4/4 Americanism yet Britishism, cosmopolitanism but Imperialism. 1915Sanday Meaning of War 80 For the Englishman, Britishism (Britentum) and civilization..are one and the same. 1927Observer 20 Nov. 11/1 These are a few of the concrete Britishisms which engage the vigilance of Chicago's mayor. 1959Encounter Dec. 54 Almost all his characteristics were British..sometimes they were Britishisms exaggerated. |