"acyrology" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌæsɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} acyrology (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly Early Modern, now rare) The incorrect use of language. Tags: Early, Modern, archaic, uncountable Related terms: acyrologia Translations (incorrect use of language): acirologia [feminine] (Italian)
    Sense id: en-acyrology-en-noun-NQqkBF4A Categories (other): Early Modern English, English entries with incorrect language header

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