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bric-a-brac

Postby Eileen Opiolka » Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:07 am

I see this was discussed in the past, but can't see it in the dictionary. Perhaps as an example of a euphemism?

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Re: bric-a-brac

Postby Slava » Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:21 pm

A related term is here. It doesn't cover both parts of this word, but it will perhaps serve.
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Re: bric-a-brac

Postby Dr. Goodword » Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:33 pm

I can't find any history beyond the French idiom.
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