Miscoinage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miscoinage is a noun meaning A bad or wrong coinage.
Meaning
A bad or wrong coinage.
Example Sentences
Considering the fact that English is commonly used by non-native speakers the occurrence of such miscoinages is remarkably low.
The wretch 'Grizled with hair' (meaning 'Having grey hair with hair') is a typical Durfey miscoinage. Something is said which sounds meaningful but is not.
Word Forms
- miscoinages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misquotation, misstrike, miswording, mispost, miskenning, miscount.
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