|
|
1. (n.) misnomer
a misapplied or inappropriate name or designation.
2. misnomer
an error in naming a person or thing.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME < AF, n. use of MF mesnomer to misname)
|
| Definition of 'misnomer' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (noun) misnomer
an incorrect or unsuitable name
|
| Definition of 'misnomer' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (noun) misnomer
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
2. (verb) misnomer
to misname
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'misnomer' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Definitions of misnomer 
