Misword

Misword
Misword Mis*word", v. t. To word wrongly; as, to misword a message, or a sentence. [1913 Webster]

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  • Misword — Mis*word , n. A word wrongly spoken; a cross word. [Obs.] Sylvester. Breton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • misword — [mis′wʉrd′, mis wʉrd′] vt. to word incorrectly …   English World dictionary

  • misword — /mis werrd /, v.t. to word incorrectly. [1880 85; MIS 1 + WORD] * * * …   Universalium

  • misword — verb To word incorrectly. I misworded my offer: I meant help, not rescue. Syn: misphrase, misstate …   Wiktionary

  • misword — mis·word …   English syllables

  • misword — /mɪsˈwɜd/ (say mis werd) verb (t) to word wrongly …  

  • misword — “+ noun Etymology: mis (I) + word dialect chiefly Britain : a word wrongly spoken : a cross word …   Useful english dictionary

  • miswording — miswordˈing noun • • • Main Entry: ↑misword …   Useful english dictionary

  • miss-woman — miss woman, word see miswoman, misword …   Useful english dictionary

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