wegotism

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wegotism
1797, from we + egotism; "an obtrusive and too frequent use of the first person plural by a speaker or writer" [OED].
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Wegotism is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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