What is the definition of Latinism? | Dictionary.net

LATINISM

\lˈatɪnˌɪzəm], \lˈatɪnˌɪzəm], \l_ˈa_t_ɪ_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of LATINISM

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Sort: Oldest first

An expression belonging peculiarly to the latin language.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A mode of speech peculiar to the Latins.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A Latin idiom; a mode of speech peculiar to the Latins.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Word of the day

Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz (Whiting)

An American writer of popular romances; born at Lancaster, Mass., 1800; died Marianna, Fla., Feb. 11, 1856. Among her works may be named: "Aunt Patty's Scrap-Bag"(1846); "The Mob Cap"(1848); Planter's Northern Bride"(1854); etc.

View More

Nearby Words