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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin
"misappropriated"? As opposed to what other meaning?
The OED offers only this in its listing for "misogyny"
Hatred or dislike of, or prejudice against women.
And the example usages given suggest the meaning you describe as "misappropriated" "decades ago" is, in fact, nearly 4 centuries old.
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Misogynie (misoginia), the hate or contempt of women.
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Well, you're right and I effed up.
I don't know--and I admit, this is bugging me--if I misread it years ago, or worse, pulled from the wrong data bank yesterday or whenever. I seem to be misfiring lately, which is disturbing at best.
I've always had near-eidetic recall and...this ain't fun. I'm hoping that it's this new med. S**t.
Hitch