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rusticism

noun
rus·​ti·​cism | \ ˈrÉ™stəˌsizÉ™m\
plural -s

Definition of rusticism

: a rustic phrase, manner of speaking, habit, or custom now and then a home rusticism is fresh and startling— Charles Lamp

First Known Use of rusticism

1749, in the meaning defined above

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