miscounsel

American

[mis-koun-suhl] / mɪsˈkaʊn səl /

verb (used with object)

miscounseled, miscounseling, miscounselled, miscounselling

to advise wrongly.

Etymology

Origin of miscounsel

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; mis- ¹, counsel

Example Sentences

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Full fair is the second charge: that he in no wise miscounsel dame or damsel, but if they have need of him, aid them he must with all his might, if he would have glory and praise; for a knight should hold women in honour and do high deeds in their defense.

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