Associations to the word «Misnomer»

Wiktionary

MISNOMER, noun. A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
MISNOMER, noun. A term that is misleading.
MISNOMER, noun. A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
MISNOMER, verb. (transitive) To use a misleading term; to misname.

Dictionary definition

MISNOMER, noun. An incorrect or unsuitable name.

Wise words

A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
Robert Burton