# kailyardism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The writing style of the Kailyard school, a group of Scottish authors who offered a sentimental and idyllic representation of rural life.

## Etymology
From kailyard + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kailyardism