[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

misnomer \misno"mer\, v. t.
   to misname. r.
   1913 webster

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

misnomer \misno"mer\, n. of. pref. mes- amiss, wrong l. minus
   less + f. nommer to name, l. nominare, fr. nomen name. see
   name.
   the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, as in a
   complaint or indictment; any misnaming of a person or thing;
   a wrong or inapplicable name or title.
   1913 webster

         many of the changes, by a great misnomer, called
         parliamentary "reforms".                 --burke.
   1913 webster

         the word "synonym" is fact a misnomer.   --whately.
   1913 webster
see also:
name 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

misnomer
     n : an incorrect or unsuitable name

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