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mis-gave
mis·give
/
mɪsˈgɪv
/
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verb,
mis·gave,
mis·giv·en,
mis·giv·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
(of one's mind, heart, etc.) to
give
doubt or apprehension to.
verb (used without object)
2.
to be apprehensive.
Origin:
1505–15;
mis-
1
+
give
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misgive
(mɪsˈɡɪv)
—
vb
,
-gives
,
-giving
,
-gave
,
-given
to make or be apprehensive or suspicious
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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