tonish

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English

Etymology

tone +‎ -ish

Adjective

tonish (comparative more tonish, superlative most tonish)

  1. (dated) tony; stylish
    • (Can we date this quote by Charles Dibdin and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      [] those who [] have an inclination to give their sons, their daughters, and their servants, a tonish finish to their educations, may sin in haste and repent at leisure by passing a season at Bath.

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