Definition of "miscellaneous" []

• Made up of a variety of parts or ingredients. (adjective)
• Having a variety of characteristics, abilities, or appearances. (adjective)
• Concerned with diverse subjects or aspects. (adjective)

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• "Captain Winstanley had set his face against what he called miscellaneous charity."
• "The word "miscellaneous" comes from the Latin verb miscere, meaning "to mix", and if you mix up the letters of "miscellaneous" you get"
• "The remainder of the evening was spent by Stephen in miscellaneous cross-examination of Mrs Bunch and in efforts to extract a tune from the hurdy-gurdy."