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Airs and graces

//ˌɛəz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz// noun

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  1. 1
    Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour. derogatory, plural, plural-only

    "He made a thouſand uggly Faces, / VVhich (as ſometimes in Ladies caſes) / VVere all deſign'd for Airs and Graces."

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