malapropos

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"A Lady Nickleby or Duchesse de Malapropos, to misquote.—For example, she might say, as quoting Shakspeare, 'Life's but a walking candle.'"

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

"Did she seem to like your advice, Monsieur Malapropos?" asked Rose, wishing she had been there.

From Rose in Bloom by Alcott, Louisa May

"I wonder," continued Miss Malapropos, "how I could let you know what mother thought."

From A Houseful of Girls by Tytler, Sarah