Mitfordesque

English

Etymology

Mitford +‎ -esque

Adjective

Mitfordesque (comparative more Mitfordesque, superlative most Mitfordesque)

1. Reminiscent of Nancy Mitford (1904–1973), English writer, known for her novels about upper-class life in England and France and for her sharp and often provocative wit.
   • 2008, Rachel Johnson, Shire Hell, Penguin UK, →ISBN:

     (I love romantic folksy English names like Tansy and Violet, Ralph likes Mitfordesque names like Pamela and Daphne)