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Meaning of Yorkshireism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A word or phrase characteristic of the speech of Yorkshire, England.

Examples

“I shall be sorry also to deprive you of Mr. Hall’s sincere friendly homily, with all its racy Yorkshireisms; but here I must stay.”
““Is there margin enough, think you? You see, it won’t do to be too tight, it’s a pity for an inch or two to be thrussen for room.” Mrs. Doldrums gave way to Yorkshireisms occasionally, not being a highly educated personage.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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