Acrolect (noun)
ak-ro-lekt
(linguistics)
The most prestigious dialect or variety of a particular language.
1960s from Greek akron ‘summit’ + -lect as in dialect.
Example sentences
“The acrolect probably gets the most representation in the media.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
