misnaming
|mis-name-ing|
C1
/mɪsˈneɪmɪŋ/
(misname)
wrongly name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misname' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'name' from Old English 'nama', meaning 'name'.
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
the act of giving someone or something an incorrect name.
He was misnaming the landmarks during the tour.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/28 02:44