- precieuse (n.)
[precieuse 词源字典]
- "pedantic woman, woman aiming at refined delicacy of language and taste" (1727), from French précieuse, noun use of fem. of précieux (see precious (adj.)); especially as lampooned in Molière's comedy "Les Précieuses ridicules" (1659).[precieuse etymology, precieuse origin, 英语词源]