simple past tense and past participle of folk-etymologize

A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word based on an inexpert analysis; an etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word based on the inadequate judgement of a common speaker of the language instead of etymological expertise.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of folk-etymologize

(intransitive) To introduce or develop a folk etymology. / (transitive) To explain the etymology of a word as folk etymology.

present participle of folk-etymologize

plural of folk etymology