Affiche

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A written or printed notice to be posted, as on a wall; a poster; a placard.
Verb
  1. 1
    To fix, fasten; to fix a poster or placard to a wall.
  2. 2
    To parade, to advertise, publicise; to display, show.

    "The return of the Duc de Mercœur added, if possible, to the gaiety of Compiegne; and the Duchesse gave a fête in its honour. Everything then was expressed by a fête; saints were worshipped, mistresses flattered, ministers courted, victories celebrated, sentiments affiched—and all by a fête."

Synonyms

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billplacardposterpromotion

Example

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"The return of the Duc de Mercœur added, if possible, to the gaiety of Compiegne; and the Duchesse gave a fête in its honour. Everything then was expressed by a fête; saints were worshipped, mistresses flattered, ministers courted, victories celebrated, sentiments affiched—and all by a fête."

Etymology

Borrowed from French affiche.

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