Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A correct form replacing an erroneous one in familiar use; correctness regarded as pedantic. See
mumpsimus .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers The Mumpsimus Blog 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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Derived through incorrect copying of the Latin word sumpsimus.
Progressive Bloggers 2009
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"sumpsimus" in his missal, refused to correct the error when it was pointed out, is perfectly typical of the position of his critics.
The Age of the Reformation Preserved Smith 1910
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