"milquetoastery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From milquetoast + -ery. Etymology templates: {{af|en|milquetoast|-ery}} milquetoast + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} milquetoastery (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being milquetoast. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: milquetoastness
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