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Meaning of miscoinage | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A bad or wrong coinage.

Examples

“Considering the fact that English is commonly used by non-native speakers the occurrence of such miscoinages is remarkably low.”

“The wretch 'Grizled with hair' (meaning 'Having grey hair with hair') is a typical Durfey miscoinage. Something is said which sounds meaningful but is not.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

miscollation miscollocation miscolocalization miscoloration miscoloring miscolouration