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abusage

noun
abus·​age | \ əˈbyüsij, -zij\
plural -s

Definition of abusage

: improper or incorrect use of language : bad usage

First Known Use of abusage

1942, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abusage

abuse entry 2 + -age

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