MALAPROPISMS

Noun

malapropisms

plural of malapropism

Source: Wiktionary


MALAPROPISM

Mal"a*prop*ism, n. Etym: [From Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Sheridan's drama, " The Rivals," who makes amusing blunders in her use of words. See Malapropos.]

Definition: A grotesque misuse of a word; a word so used.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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