Associations to the word «Germanism»
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Wiktionary
GERMANISM, noun. (countable) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language).
GERMANISM, noun. (usually uncountable) The culture and customs of the Germanic people (or tribes).
Dictionary definition
GERMANISM, noun. A custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.