Dictionary
sol•e•cism
Pronunciation: (sol'u-siz"um, sō'lu-), [key]—
n.
1. a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage, as
unflammable and
they was.
2. a breach of good manners or etiquette.
3. any error, impropriety, or inconsistency.
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