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miscellany

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Miscellany (noun) means a mixed collection of different things.

noun
1
A mixed collection of different things.
2
A book that brings together pieces of writing on different topics.
3
The state of being a jumbled mix of different things.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French miscellanées, from Latin mīscellānea, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“to mix”).

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What is the meaning of miscellany?
"miscellany" (noun) means a mixed collection of different things.
What is another word for miscellany?
Other words for "miscellany" include miscellanea, assortment, florilegium, variety, motley, garland.
What are the different meanings of miscellany?
"miscellany" has 3 main meanings: 1. A mixed collection of different things; 2. A book that brings together pieces of writing on different topics; 3. The state of being a jumbled mix of different things.

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