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erratum

er·ra·tum [ e rtəm, i rtəm ]


noun  (plural er·ra·ta [ e rtə, i rtə ])
Definition:
 
printing error: a mistake in printing or writing, especially one noted on a list that is included with a printed book



plural noun er·ra·ta 
Definition:
 
list of printing errors: a list of mistakes noticed after a book was printed, often included as a separate sheet in the book

[Mid-16th century. < Latin, form of past participle of errare "to wander"]
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