MUMPSIMUS
Pronunciation: \MUHMP-suh-muhs\
Function: noun
-adherence to or persistence in an erroneous use of language, memorization, practice, belief, etc; out of habit or obstinacy
-a person who persists in a mistaken expression or practice
Example Sentence:
"Drownded" and "restitate" were two mumpsimus used by Kenny yesterday that he insisted were correct.
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