misnomer Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mis*no"mer noun

Etymology

OF. pref. mes- amiss, wrong (L. minus less) + F. nommer to name, L. nominare, fr. nomen name. See Name.

Definitions

1. 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.

   Many of the changes, by a great misnomer, called parliamentary "reforms". Burke.

   The word "synonym" is fact a misnomer. Whatel.

Mis*no"mer transitive verb

Definitions

1. To misname. R.