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blackguardism|ˈblægədɪz(ə)m|
[see -ism.]
1. The characteristic behaviour or manner of a blackguard; blackguardly conduct, ruffianism.
1785G. A. Bellamy Apology I. lxii. 311 He had the meanness, servility, and blackguardism of a Buckhorse. 1813Edin. Rev. XXI. 283 There is a tone of blackguardism both in his indecency and his profanity. 1828Macaulay Hallam, Ess. (1854) I. 87 This..blackguardism of feeling and manners. 1869Athenæum 28 Aug. 265 The blackguardism which is making horse-racing..detestable.
2. Blackguardly language.
1799T. Jefferson Writ. (1859) IV. 281 They wish to hear reason instead of disgusting blackguardism. 1827Blackw. Mag. XXI. 754 The revolting scurrilities, and brutal blackguardism..heaped upon Lord Eldon. |