| miscegenation | Marriage or interbreeding of individuals of different races. Origin: L. Misceo, to mix, + genus, descent, race (05 Mar 2000) |
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| miscellany | Origin: L. Miscellanea, neut. Pl. Of. Miscellaneus: cf. F. Miscellanee, pl. Miscellanees. See Miscellaneous. A mass or mixture of various things; a medley; especially, a collection of compositions on various subjects. "'T is but a bundle or miscellany of sin; sins original, and sins actual." (Hewyt) Miscellany madam, a woman who dealt in various fineries; a milliner. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |