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miscellanies Definition


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miscellany
noun
    miscellanies
    1. A mixture of various kinds, especially a collection of writings on different subjects or by different authors.
      Thesaurus: medley, mélange, potpourri, motley, hodge-podge, jumble, mixture, assortment; anthology, compilation, collection, extracts.
Derivative: miscellanist
noun
    Someone who writes or compiles miscellanies.
Etymology: 17c: from Latin miscellanea; see miscellaneous.



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