rogue apostrophe

English

Etymology

From rogue (adj.) in the sense “solitary, unpredictable” (as a rogue elephant), referring to the apostrophe's being present (or used) where it should not be.

Noun

rogue apostrophe (plural rogue apostrophes)

  1. Synonym of greengrocer's apostrophe.
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