lapsus linguae

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.

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

Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns," was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.

Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns." was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.

In his reply, Mr. Van Buren made his only known lapsus linguae by addressing them as the "Democratic corps."