Новый большой англо-русский словарь - soi-disant
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soi-disant
1. фр. так называемый, мнимый a soi-disant artist —- человек, мнящий себя художником 2. самозваный soi-disant reformers —- самозваные реформаторы
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adj. self-styled or pretended. Etymology: F f. soi oneself + disant saying SOIL 1. n. 1 the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, consisting of disintegrated rock usu. with an admixture of organic remains (alluvial soil; rich soil). 2 ground belonging to a nation; territory (on British soil). Phrases and idioms soil mechanics the study of the properties of soil as affecting its use in civil engineering. soil science pedology. Derivatives soilless adj. soily adj. Etymology: ME f. AF, perh. f. L solium seat, taken in sense of L solum ground 2. v. & n. --v.tr. 1 make dirty; smear or stain with dirt (soiled linen). 2 tarnish, defile; bring discredit to (would not soil my hands with it). --n. 1 a dirty mark; a stain, smear, or defilement. 2 filth; refuse matter. Phrases and idioms soil pipe the discharge-pipe of a lavatory. Etymology: ME f. OF suiller, soiller, etc., ult. f. L sucula dimin. of sus pig 3. v.tr. feed (cattle) on fresh-cut green fodder (orig. for purging). Etymology: perh. f. SOIL(2) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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adjective Etymology: French, literally, saying oneself Date: 1752 self-proclaimed, so-called threw the ~ epic novel aside in disgust SOIGNE or ~e adjective Etymology: French, from past participle of soigner to take care of Date: 1821 1. well-groomed, sleek 2. elegantly maintained or designed a ~ restaurant a ~ black dress ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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