"pismirism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈpɪs.maɪ.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [UK], /ˈpɪs.maɪ(ə)ˌɹɪ.zəm/ [US], /ˈpɪz.maɪ(ə)ˌɹɪ.zəm/ [US]
Etymology: From pismire + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pismire|ism}} pismire + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pismirism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Hoarding of money; frugality. Tags: rare, uncountable
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