Wednesday 6th July 2016
Punctilio \ /pʌŋkˈtɪlɪˌəʊ/
Noun
(pl) -os
1. strict attention to minute points of etiquette
2. a petty formality or fine point of etiquette
Quote
Overstrained etiquette at last gave way. It is not known who first overstepped the
bounds of punctilio ; but the consequences were immediate.
O. Henry, "Past One at Rooney's," Strictly Business 1910
Origin
Punctilio is an alteration of the Italian puntiglio, which, in turn, derives from the
Latin pūnctum meaning "point." It entered English in the late 1500’s.
Thanks to: www.dictionary.com
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