"babbitry" meaning in All languages combined

See babbitry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Babbitt (1922) by Sinclair Lewis, + -ry. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ry}} + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} babbitry (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of babbittry Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: babbittry
    Sense id: en-babbitry-en-noun-WcX-8wFN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry

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