lambdacism, labdacism
(ˈlæmdəsɪz(ə)m, ˈlæbd-)
[ad. L. lambdacismus, labdacismus, a. Gr. λα(µ)βδακισµός, f. λά(µ)βδα lambda.]
1. A too frequent repetition of the letter l in speaking or writing.
| 1658 Phillips, Labdacisme, Lambdacisme. 1676 Coles, Lambdacism. 1753 Chambers Cycl. Supp., Labdacism, λαβδακισµός, in rhetoric, the too frequent repetition of the letter L. |
2. A faulty pronunciation of the letter r, making it sound like l; lallation.
| 1864 R. F. Burton Dahome I. 158 Allada is called by older authors Ardrah, another instance of lambdacism, confusing the L and the R. |