swelldom

noun

swell·​dom
ˈsweldəm
plural -s
: the world of fashion : high society
was taken up by swelldom, whose practically unanimous verdict was that she was a charming addition to their circleLincoln (Nebraska) Evening News

Word History

Etymology

swell entry 2 + -dom

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“Swelldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swelldom. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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