apostrophismn.
/əˈpɒstrəfɪz(ə)m/ rare.
The act of apostrophizing.
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society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > figure of speech > figures of structure or thought > [noun] > breaking off to make exclamatory address
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1866 Morning Star 18 Dec. 6/2 The..incoherent tearful apostrophism which the poor women could not suppress.
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