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Word of the Day – Bagatelle

By June 5, 2024Word of the Day

Bagatelle (noun)

bag-uh-tel

Something of little value or importance; a trifle.

First recorded in 1630–40 and comes via French from the Italian word bagat(t)ella, related to bagatt(a), meaning “small possession.”

Example sentences

“They had not realised that the bagatelles were what became the treasure memories.”

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