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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions solecism noun (plural: solecisms) Error in the use of language, especially an error concerning etiquette. In written language, the intentional use of misspelling and/or incorrect grammar to affect the vernacular of a particular dialect. Any faux pas involving a transgression against the norms of expected behavior. Etymology: From the Greek (soloikismos); from (Soloikos), speaking incorrectly; from (Soloi), an w:Ancient Athens, ancient Athenian colony in w:Cilicia, Cilicia whose inhabitants spoke a dialect that Athenians regarded as a corrupted and barbarous form of Attic Greek, Attic.      Full Definition of solecism  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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