The ton(definetion)?

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The ton(definetion)?

Ex: talk of the ton (spelling in correct)
used in19th Century British Aristocracy to refer that general group.

2007-01-12 11:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by alias7of9 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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talk of the town....somebody everybody in town is talking about.

2007-01-12 11:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

The "ton" was that large group in English (London) aristocratic society who were considered very "in." THey were seen in the latest fashions, did all the fashionable things, and attended the best soirees, balls, receptions, parties... I suppose the "ton" is roughly equivelent to our "high society" group.

2007-01-12 20:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Actually, your definition is quite correct, and requires no elaboration.

2007-01-12 19:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋