misrede

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To advise unwisely or to bad purpose; miscounsel; misadvise.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English misreden inherited from Old English misrǣdan (read wrongly, advise wrongly) prefix from English rede (advice, counsel).

Origin

English

rede

Gloss

advice, counsel

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