misname
|mis/name|
B2
/mɪsˈneɪm/
wrongly name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misname' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'name' meaning 'to give a name to'.
Historical Evolution
'misname' changed from the Middle English word 'misnamen' and eventually became the modern English word 'misname'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to name wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to give a wrong or inappropriate name to someone or something.
The scientist misnamed the newly discovered species.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45