mɪzˈɡreɪv

Definitions

1. noun

A corruption of a name, especially of a place, resulting from a mishearing or misinterpretation.

“The historian spent years researching the origins of the misgrave of the village, which had been passed down through generations.”

2. verb

To corrupt or alter a name, especially of a place.

“The misgrave of the village name over the centuries has led to its current pronunciation.”