soiree n / swoi-ree
soiree n Illustrating that a word of society is parodied by the writers appealing to somewhat lower classes. Maybe also the term used by the latter classes. A good parallel is the Kirwin family's adoption of hoi polloi, which meant 'the real fancy classes; the rich, who put on airs.'...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1988
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/46894 |
| Summary: | soiree n Illustrating that a word of society is parodied by the writers appealing to somewhat lower classes. Maybe also the term used by the latter classes. A good parallel is the Kirwin family's adoption of hoi polloi, which meant 'the real fancy classes; the rich, who put on airs.' Cp. obstropolous. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup JUL 17 1988 G. M. Story WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used SCOFF, TIME, obstropolous stamped not used |
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