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

But Sir Blyant pitied the madman and he said: "Let be and harm him not, for I misdoubt this madman is not what he seemeth to be."

From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard

I misdoubt that my boxes will be sent after me from the rebel camp.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster

There's no doubt but she does want something done for her; but I misdoubt me if she will choose our Amy to do it.

From Sowing and Sewing A Sexagesima Story by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"But I misdoubt me if the master will ever have got so far, though he may have been tempted on when he did not meet them."

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa

The gentle sisters Take on a many helpful task; some of 'em, I misdoubt, are twisters.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, July 8th 1893 by Various