First Known Use: 1752
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soi–disant
adjective soi–di·sant \ˌswä-dē-ˈzäⁿ\
Definition of SOI-DISANT
: self-proclaimed, so-called <threw the soi–disant epic novel aside in disgust>
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Origin of SOI-DISANT
French, literally, saying oneself
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