misappellation en · NOUN
Etymology
From mis- + appellation.
Meanings
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Synonym of misnomer.
"The gay community would love to point to Patti and say, 'She's one of us'" I have always been intrigued as to what and whom this mythical "gay community" we always talk about consists of. […] Nevertheless, since I assume I am included in this misappellation, I protest the statement I have mentioned, as well as others like it.
1976 February 14, Joan DeForeest, “Irresponsible Inaccuracies Infuriate”, in Gay Community News, volume 3, number 33, page 5:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| misappellations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |