misdoubt

American  

[mis-dout] / mɪsˈdaʊt /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to doubt or suspect.

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noun

1. doubt or suspicion.

misdoubt British  

/ mɪsˈdaʊt /

verb

1. an archaic word for doubt suspect

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Etymology

Origin of misdoubt

First recorded in 1530–40; mis- ¹ + doubt

Example Sentences

Upon receipt of these letters, a state of wariness, misdoubt and all-around alarm quickly set in for residents of North Carolina.

From Salon

By my troth, Sam, I misdoubt that thou canst read.

From Project Gutenberg

And indeed I had always seen—and methinks this was the reason that my heart inclined not warmly toward his suit—that his affection was of that sort that doth readily breed anger; and that if he had occasion to misdoubt a return from me of such-like regard as he professed, his looks of love sometimes changed into a scowl, or something nearly resembling one.

From Project Gutenberg

And a fortnight's siege is done—and, except the Duchess, none Can misdoubt the coming wrack.

From Project Gutenberg

"When you invite me to a Sunday feast, my good nephew," he said, "I promise to eat thereof with gratitude, and with no curiosity as to whence or how you procured it," at which reprimand Giles looked very foolish, and could only humbly ask Peter's pardon, adding, "That day, I misdoubt me, my respected uncle, will never dawn."

From Project Gutenberg