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Where did the word malopropism come from?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

There was a play in which a Mrs. Malaprop over and over used the wrong word. She might say she sent her dog to the kettle when she meant kennel.

I wish I could remember the name of the play, but just Google"Malaprop" and you'll find it.

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