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

"The devil they do, ma'am!" bolted out Richard, gruffly; and then, ashamed of his lapsus linguae, screwed up his lips firmly, and glared on the company with an eye of indignant fire.

From My Novel — Complete by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

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

From The Canadian Elocutionist by Howard, Anna Kelsey

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

From Una Of The Hill Country 1911 by Murfree, Mary Noailles