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Why Dictionary.com chose chichi
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- First recorded in 1905鈥�10.
- From French chichi; possibly related to the French word chiche, meaning “a small thing or trifle.”
EXAMPLES OF CHICHI
- A silk scarf is sometimes chichi but undeniably elegant.
- The CEO bought a designer townhouse in a chichi neighborhood.
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Why Dictionary.com chose grice
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- First recorded between 1175鈥�1225.
- From Old Norse 驳谤墨蝉蝉, meaning “a young or suckling pig.”
- Historically used in heraldry to mean “a boar.”
EXAMPLES OF GRICE
- The farmer picked up the smallest grice and placed it gently back in the pen.
- A group of grice played together in the muddy yard.
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Why Dictionary.com chose propitiate
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- First recorded in 1635鈥�45.
- From the Latin 辫谤辞辫颈迟颈腻谤别, meaning “to appease;” combining the Latin root propitius, meaning “falling forward; eager,” + -补迟别鹿.
EXAMPLES OF PROPITIATE
- The company issued a public apology to propitiate its disgruntled customers.
- The ancient sailors would make offerings to propitiate the sea before setting sail.
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