misdo
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of misdo
before 950; Middle English misdon, Old English misdōn. See mis- 1, do 1
Example Sentences
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Mi Sone, that I mai wel lieve: 7810 And natheles me semeth so, For oght that thou hast yit misdo Of time which thou hast despended, It mai with grace ben amended.
From Confessio Amantis, or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins by Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell)
If a Gild-brother do wrong “let all bear it: if one misdo, let all bear alike.”
From The Influence and Development of English Gilds As Illustrated by the History of the Craft Gilds of Shrewsbury by Hibbert, Francis Aiden
He it is who bids the knight no more wrest gifts from his tenant nor misdo with the poor.
From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard
And youres! we hauen misdo mikel, Þat we ayen you haue be fikel, 2800 For englond auhte forto ben youres,80 And we youre men and youres.
From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown
Then saith Idel, the son of Irien: "Lords, ye misdo herein; the wolf would not have set upon the youth, and if he had not sore hated him."
From Tales from the Old French by Various
I must believe my father; and 'tis you That, if I ought misdid, reprov'd me still, And chiding said, "You're wedded to your will."
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8 by Hazlitt, William Carew
Alan Cowell has written a sweeping obituary of Mr. Mulroney that documents his many significant achievements but also the allegations of financial misdoing and influence peddling that followed his time in office.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
As an alternative, the agency may increase its presence and involvement in order to prevent further misdoing.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Despite the let-it-all-hang-out philosophy today, I still believe this desire for privacy is a general human feeling – look at the outraged squalls of celebrities who have been outed in some amatory misdoing or other.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 15, 2012
We are not interested in denying the extent of misdoing in the Catholic church.
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2012
Help was given in case of theft, fire, sickness, or almost any kind of loss which was not chargeable to the member's own misdoing.
From An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England by Cheyney, Edward Potts
For once, I would like to hear a clear apology for a deed misdone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
Nor will you to-morrow, save you shall first have made amends of that you have misdone towards God and towards the saint that is worshipped herewithin.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
O, it has stung her for some fact misdone, She would not else disgrace herself and son.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert
Pardon me, Lady, if I have misdone; but thus it was: Mine own eyes beheld thee going down the quays of our city, and thence a ship-board, and the ship sailed out of the haven.
From Wood Beyond the World by Morris, William
And right therewithal he went down unto Sir Gareth, and said: Sir, I cry you mercy, and all that I have misdone I will amend it at your will.
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
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