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misprint

[ noun mis-print, mis-print; verb mis-print ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a mistake in printing, printing, as an instance of printing printing a letter or word other than that intended.

verb (used with object)

to print incorrectly.

misprint

noun

an error in printing, made through damaged type, careless reading, etc

verb

tr to print (a letter) incorrectly

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misprint¹

First recorded in 1485–95; mis- ¹ + print

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“Wait,” I thought turning the page, “is this a misprint? It’s not?”

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The toy company quickly apologized for the gaffe, calling the misprint an “unfortunate error.”

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Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an adult website.

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The brand’s new owner, Spangler Candy Company, reintroduced Sweethearts to the candy market in 2020, though limited availability and production issues resulted in misprinted and blank candies.

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Only one block of 100 of the misprinted stamps went public.

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