GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Misnomer , n. [OF. pref. mes- amiss, wrong (L. minus less) + F. nommer to name, L. nominare, fr. nomen name. See Name.] The misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, as in a complaint or indictment; any misnaming of a person or thing; a wrong or inapplicable name or title.
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   Many of the changes, by a great misnomer, called parliamentary “reforms”.
   Burke.
   
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   The word “synonym” is fact a misnomer.
   Whately.
   
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2.       
   Misnomer, v. t. To misname. [R.]
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