Briticism
a word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of or restricted to British English, especially as compared with American English, as lift compared with elevator or in hospital with in the hospital.
Historical Examples
The People of the Abyss Jack London
The American Language Henry L. Mencken
Americanisms and Briticisms Brander Matthews
Americanisms and Briticisms Brander Matthews
noun
a custom, linguistic usage, or other feature peculiar to Britain or its people
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