Misvalue

Misvalue
Misvalue Mis*val"ue, v. t. To value wrongly or too little; to undervalue. [1913 Webster]

But for I am so young, I dread my work Wot be misvalued both of old and young. --W. Browne. [1913 Webster]


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  • misvalue — v.t., misvalued, misvaluing. * * * …   Universalium

  • misvalue — mis·value …   English syllables

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  • misvalue — (ˈ)mis+ transitive verb Etymology: mis (I) + value : to value wrongly; especially : undervalue neglected and misvalued his work for many years …   Useful english dictionary

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