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

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misdoubt

An yit, hyar latterly," suggested the mountaineer dubiously, "I've done commenced ter misdoubt ef I've been right, atter all.

From The Tempering by Charles Neville Buck

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

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 Charlotte Mary Yonge

"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 Mrs. Mary Louisa Molesworth

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

From In the Saddle A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding by Various