Alternative form of fin de siècle

Pertaining to the close of the 19th century, usually suggesting a literary and artistic climate of modernism, world-weariness, and self-indulgence.

The end of an era.

(fencing) An engagement of the blades that attempts to control the opponent's weapon.

(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race through France and other European countries.

A peppermint-flavoured liqueur.

A precursor of lawn tennis, originally played by hitting the ball with the palm of the hand instead of with a racquet. / The type of court where this game was played.

A national celebration in Mexico, commemorating the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French expeditionary forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, also celebrated widely by immigrants living in the United States.

(law) A business entity that is treated as a corporation for certain purposes despite its failure to meet all of the formal requirements imposed by law for a corporation to exist.

Alternative form of crêpe de Chine