Miscellany Definition

miscellany
noun
  1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
  2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.

"Miscellany" in song lyrics

See how miscellany is used in real songs:

  • "literary miscellany"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the catholic miscellany"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "miscellany"

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