dicton

French

noun
Definitions
  • saying, maxim, proverb, adage

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dictum (maxim, proverb).

Origin

Latin

dictum

Gloss

maxim, proverb

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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