Contrary to Popular belief, the
word Misgnomer is spelled with a silent g as to refer to a certain
set of individuals--those who gnome--that have
gone missing. Derived from the modern latin
word, gnomus, a gnome is similar to a dwarf, and characteristized by his hesitancy to interact with
humans. As a result of their reluctance to associate with
humans, the need for persons with a specific
set of skills that would allow them to interact with such creatures was required. Thus, the birth of the Gnomer; an individual that has devoted their life to the
study and care of gnomes. From breeding to attempting to train these diminutive creatures, Gnomers could engage in variety of specializations for Gnoming. However, as the centuries turned over from the Renaissance Era, the attitude and temperament of gnomes evolved. This evolution led to the need for Gnomers to adapt and Gnoming became more about controlling gnomes rather than
studying them. As gnomes became more violent, including the famous Gnome Rebellion of 1756, more and more gnomers went missing. These stories include perhaps the most famous Misgnomer,
Gregory "Little Foot" Mactitus, who went missing shortly after the gnome rebellion of 1756 and stories from Little Foot being incorporated into gnome culture as a diety-like King to Little Foot being tortured and sacrificed in attempt to turn the Gnome Clan, Dirty Devils, fortunes following their extensive losses during the rebellion.
Yo, you see Jamal lately? Nah man. He more
gone than a misgnomer.
Hey Stevie, what's this
word misgomer sic? We have a Miss
Gomer here?
No man, that's a misnomer. It's a Misgnomer, they're a species or family of organisms having no known living members.
Oh I ain't heard of no Miss Nomer sic.
It's cool man, think of it like this: Ents are to Trees as Misgnomers are to Gnomes.
Oh I see, it all makes sense now.
Frank
may be here physically, but his spirit is as absent as a misgnomer.
