Definitions from Wiktionary (folk etymology)

▸ noun:  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.
▸ noun:  A modification of a word or its spelling resulting from a misunderstanding of its etymology, as with island, belfry, and hangnail.



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