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

Philip did not answer him, and strengthened in misdoubt, he spoke with a note of authority.

From The Unknown Sea by Housman, Clemence

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

“And even if I did I misdoubt if Aunt Erie would have anything to compare it with—unless she carried her alarm clock along with her.”

From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Lundsford, Hugh

I misdoubt not that the father is a thegn.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

Much I misdoubt this wayward boy, Will one day work me more annoy.

From O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas by Stables, Gordon