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misspelling

noun mis·spell·ing \-ˈspe-liŋ\

Definition of MISSPELLING

:  an incorrect spelling
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First Known Use of MISSPELLING

1807

Rhymes with MISSPELLING

best-selling, clear-felling, bookselling, compelling, indwelling, lake dwelling, tale-telling, tax selling, upwelling

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