erring

[ ur-ing, er- ]
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adjective
  1. going astray; in error; wrong.

Origin of erring

1
1300–50; Middle English; replacing Middle English errand.See err, -ing2

Other words from erring

  • err·ing·ly, adverb

Words Nearby erring

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How to use erring in a sentence

  • She would talk of her interest in the poor erring soul that could only be saved by such means.

    Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
  • He was merciful toward erring women, but was unsparing toward every one who exploited them for gain.

  • Napoleon's Council of State, touched with tenderness towards erring women, was quite inefficient.

    Honorine | Honore de Balzac
  • He was kind, was this parson, and sweetly wishful for the goodness and welfare of all the erring sons and daughters of men.