demi-mot

French

Etymology

First attested in the 16th century. demi- +‎ mot.

Pronunciation

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Noun

demi-mot m (plural demi-mots)

1. hint, that what is written between the lines

Derived terms

• à demi-mot

Further reading

• “demi-mot”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.