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 circle

—Lincoln (Nebraska) Evening News

Word History

Etymology

swell entry 2 + -dom

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