Etymology

Etonicè

Today it means: The characteristic speech or slang of Eton College. Full definition →

French -trice
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  1. French · derived from-trice
  2. English todayEtonicè

Pseudo-Gallicism, derived from Eton + pseudo-Gallic suffix -icè, possibly influenced by terms ending in French -trice such as prosatrice or restauratrice.

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