For example, one might think that it is accepted to say "chester drawer" when in reality it should be said, "chest of drawers." This is an example of a euphanism. It is important to pay close attention to spelling and pronunciation especially with more difficult texts such as, "Hamlet." One mistake I have made was "ease drop." The correct spelling is "eaves drop" which means to overhear. Name an example of an "eggcorn" word you have used or that you have heard someone else say.
"Ease drop" is a really good example of one I have always used. It wasn't until the past couple of years where I have discovered the correct term is actually eaves drop. Another one I have used in the past is "bloodgeon" instead of the correct term, bludgeon.
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