mishear

English

/mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To hear wrongly.
  • To misunderstand.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English misheren inherited from Old English mishȳran prefix from English hear.

Origin

English

hear

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