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preciosity (iou) and association (as used in expressions) (sh)


preciosity (iou)



preciosity noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French preciosite from Latin pretiositas, from pretiosus: see PRECIOUS, -ITY.]
The quality of being precious or costly; preciousness, great value or worth. LME-L17.
A very costly thing, an article of value. Now rare or obsolete. L15.
Affectation of refinement or distinction, esp. in the choice of words; fastidious refinement in literary or artistic style. M19.

association (as used in expressions) (sh)