banality

English

/bəˈnælɨti/, /beɪˈnælɨti/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The quality of being banal.
  • (countable) Something which is banal.
  • (rare) A feudal right or obligation, especially the obligation for a peasant to grind grain at the lord's mill, or the profits accruing from such rights.

Etymology

Borrowed from French banalité.

Origin

French

banalité

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