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Fletcherism
[ flech-uh-riz-uhm ]
noun
- the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.
Fletcherism
/ ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm /
noun
- the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion
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Origin of Fletcherism1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Fletcherism1
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Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."
The very large test of Fletcherism as a temperance expedient hereinbefore referred to was entirely accidental.
Now we come to a phase of the merits of Fletcherism which has already furnished an abundance of evidence to its credit.
What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?
But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.
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