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misattriˈbution [mis-1 4.] Attribution, usu. of a work of art, literature, etc., to the wrong person. Hence misaˈttributor, one who makes a misattribution.
1873M. Arnold Lit. & Dogma (1876) 399 The mis-attribution to the Bible..of a science..which is not there. 1927Sunday at Home Jan. 216/1 The hurried journalist is a great misquoter and a great misattributor too. 1963Times 4 June 14/4 Highmore, even until recent years, has suffered from misattributions, either of his best work to others, Hogarth in particular, or of the inferior work of others to him. 1973Times 3 Nov. 15/6 Misattributions of this kind should be avoided. 1975Sotheby & Co. Catal. 28–29 July 4/2 Books may not be returned nor will their sale be set aside..for possible misattribution of authorship where the authorities are in disagreement. |