Miscellany is a collection of different sorts of things. If organization is not one of your strong points, your purse may contain a miscellany of surprising items. Miscellany comes from the Latin for "mix," and a miscellany is a mixture of things.

What does miscellany mean?

1a miscellanies plural : separate writings collected in one volume. b : a collection of writings on various subjects. 2 : a mixture of various things. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About miscellany.

What does literary miscellany mean?

A miscellany is a collection of various pieces of writing by different authors. Meaning a mixture, medley, or assortment, a miscellany can include pieces on many subjects and in a variety of different forms.