anonymuncule

English

Etymology

Blend of Latin anōnymus and homunculus (“little man”).

Noun

anonymuncule (plural anonymuncules)

1. (obsolete) an insignificant anonymous writer.

References

• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Anonymuncule”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume I (A–B), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 347, column 3.