article of virtu

English

Noun

article of virtu (plural articles of virtu)

  1. Synonym of objet de vertu.
    • 1934, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], The Bravo of London:
      " […] I think he helps Mr. Joolby with the shop in some way."
      "Operates on the damaged articles of virtu doubtless. Well, Nora, you seem to have made pretty good use of your time here."
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