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Grecism
Grecism comes from Medieval Latin graecismus, and goes back to Classical Latin graecus.
- Classical Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEgraecus
- Medieval Latinc. 600–1500graecismus
- Middle Frenchc. 1400–1600grecisme
- EnglishtodayGrecism
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Classical Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEgraecus
- Medieval Latinc. 600–1500graecismus
- Middle Frenchc. 1400–1600grecisme
- EnglishtodayGrecism
Linked words
through Classical Latin graecus
Today it means
noun A word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Classical Latin graecus / Grecism