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gazette

Syllabification: (ga·zette)

Pronunciation: /gəˈzet/

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Definition of gazette

noun

1(used in the names of periodicals) a journal or newspaper.

2British the official publication of a government organization or institution, listing appointments and other public notices.

verb

[with object] British

announce or publish in an official gazette.

Origin:

early 17th century: via French from Italian gazzetta, originally Venetian gazeta de la novità 'a halfpennyworth of news' (because the news-sheet sold for a gazeta, a Venetian coin of small value)