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false et·y·mol·o·gy

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  1. false etymologynoun

    An incorrect explanation of the origin of a word

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of false etymology in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of false etymology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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