Synonymer

Uttal

    • IPA: /fəʊk ˌɛt.ɪ.ˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
Översättning
Substantiv
1.folketymologi {en}

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word; a false etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word.
  2. A modification of a word or its spelling resulting from such a misunderstanding, as with island, belfry, and hangnail.

Exempel

  • Many folk etymologies involve backronyms.

Böjningsformer

Pluralfolk etymologies

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