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Fogy vs Fogyism - What's the difference?

fogy | fogyism |

As nouns the difference between fogy and fogyism

is that fogy is an alternative spelling of lang=en while fogyism is the principles and conduct of a fogy.

fogy

English

Noun

(fogies)
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  • *:“Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy !—and yours are'' pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling ''à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.”
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    fogyism

    English

    Noun

  • (colloquial) The principles and conduct of a fogy.
    • (Webster 1913)