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missay

[ mis-sey ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·said, mis·say·ing.
  1. to say or speak ill of; vilify; slander.
  2. to say wrongly.


verb (used without object)

, mis·said, mis·say·ing.
  1. to speak wrongly or incorrectly.
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Other Words From

  • mis·sayer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of missay1

First recorded in 1175–1225, missay is from the Middle English word misseyen. See mis- 1, say 1

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