Gothicism noun. ['gɒƟɪsɪz(ǝ)m] E18.
[from GOTHIC + -ISM.]
1. Barbarism, crudity; absence of polish or taste; an instance of this. arch. E18.

2. Conformity or devotion to the Gothic style, esp. of architecture. M18.

■ Gothicist noun a person who uses or is familiar with the Gothic style, esp. in architecture M19.

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