Monday, March 31, 2014

torchiere/torchère: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, March 31, 2014

torchiere/torchère
Consumers and dealers who call tall floor lamps torchieres undoubtedly think they’re being sophisticated, but the French word is simple torchère (originally meaning “torch-holder”). Because of widespread confusion about this word you’ll have to search for both spellings on the Web when you’re shopping.

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