English Explanatory Dictionary

rogue apostrophe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of greengrocer's apostrophe.

Word forms

rogue apostrophe rogue apostrophes

Etymology

From rogue (adj.) in the sense “solitary, unpredictable” (as a rogue elephant), referring to the apostrophe's incorrect usage or misplaced presence.

Synonyms

greengrocer's apostrophe
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