different between quixotism vs quixotry

English

Quixote +? -ism

quixotism (countable and uncountable, plural quixotisms)

That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.
Synonym: quixotry

From Quixote +? -ry.

quixotry (countable and uncountable, plural quixotries)

A wild, visionary idea, an eccentric notion or act; a quixotism.
- 1974, Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur, Faber & Faber 1992, p. 158:
  She knew that her brother was capable of any quixotry, any excess.
- 1930, W. Somerset Maugham, Cakes and Ale, Penguin Books 1993, p. 20:
  His quixotry might exasperate, but could not affront, them.

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