lapsus linguae

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Reminded that technically the war was over for Russia, Kisselev confessed a "lapsus linguae."

From Time Magazine Archive

Not a word, as I hope to be saved; an errant lapsus linguae.

From Love for Love: a Comedy by Congreve, William

"Then jump right in here and I'll drive you to her," said the boy, without running the risk of another lapsus linguae.

From Janice Day the Young Homemaker by Long, Helen Beecher

Afterward Mr. Colfax, who was a noted speaker, told me that whenever he made a lapsus linguae, if it amused the audience he never attempted to correct it.

From Memories of a Musical Life by Mason, William

"A lapsus linguae?" one guest cries, "A pun!" another straight replies.

From The Canadian Elocutionist by Howard, Anna Kelsey