See Also: mugger(1)(dictionary)
mugger(2)(dictionary)
mugger(3)(dictionary)
mugger(4)(dictionary)
mugger(5)(dictionary)
mugger(6)(dictionary)
mugger(dictionary)
hugger-mugger(1)(dictionary)
hugger-mugger(2)(dictionary)

belletrist (iou) and mugger(5) (iou)


belletrist (iou)



belletrist noun. Also belles-lettreist. E19.
[from BELLES-LETTRES + -IST.]
A devotee or practitioner of belles-lettres.
belletrism noun the study or composition of belles-lettres M20.
belle'tristic adjective of or pertaining to belles-lettres E19.
belle'tristical adjective = belletristic L18.

mugger(5) (iou)



mugger noun5. M20.
[Origin unkn.]
A nail, usu. of wrought iron, used for protecting the inner soles of mountaineering boots.