GALLICISM
GALLICISM. [From Latin Gallicus Gaulish, French, and -ism. Used with or without an initial capital]. A FRENCH word or phrase occurring in another language, such as ancien régime, boutique, and FAUX AMI in English. See FOREIGNISM, -ISM.
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