All 3 Uses of
affectation
in
Wuthering Heights
- Besides, it's infernal affectation — devilish conceit it is, to cherish our ears — we're asses enough without them.†
p. 52.8affectation = behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
- I desire an explanation: playing and trifling are completely banished out of my mind; and I can't dance attendance on your affectations now!'†
p. 193.5 *affectations = things done in an artificial way to make an impression
- 'My affectations!' he murmured; 'what are they?†
p. 193.5