Originally used in the context of upper class English society, ton meant the state of being fashionable, a fashionable manner or style, or something in vogue. It could also (generally with the definite article: the ton) mean people of fashion, or fashionable society generally (as in an expression "leaders of the ton and all high society").
Originally used in the context of upper class English society, ton meant the state of being fashionable, a fashionable manner or style, or something in vogue. It could also (generally with the definite article: the ton) mean people of fashion, or fashionable society generally (as in an expression "leaders of the ton and all high society").
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