Obs. rare. Pl. sphalmata(s). [a. Gr. σφάλμα, f. σφάλλειν to err.] An error or slip in writing or copying.

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1657.  Evelyn, Lett., in Mem. (1827), IV. 45. I have been bold to note places with my black-leade where ye Amanuensis has committed some sphalmatas.

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