vice anglais

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, the English vice; the use of corporal punishment being considered a vice characteristic of the English.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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le vice anglais m (plural vices anglais)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) the English vice, especially flagellation, sadomasochism, and homosexuality