Mitfordesque

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English

Etymology

From 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)