Where does “soi-disant” come from?
soi-disant (English) comes from French soi-disant — self-proclaimed; so-called, supposed; supposedly.
soi-disant (English): Self-styled; self-proclaimed; supposedly
Definitions
- Self-styled; self-proclaimed; supposedly
Ancestry of “soi-disant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | soi-disant | self-proclaimed; so-called, supposed; supposedly |