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Dixnary

//ˈdɪks(ə)nəɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Pronunciation spelling of dictionary. alt-of, obsolete, pronunciation-spelling

    "de-ſi-er deſire / dix-na-ry dictionary / di-viſ-yun diviſion"

  2. 2
    Misspelling of dictionary. India, alt-of, misspelling

Etymology

A syncopic form of a pentasyllabic pronunciation of dictionary (approximately /ˈdɪksɪ.ʊˌnæːrɪ/); compare the development of merlin from Middle English merlioun.

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