misdo
[ mis-doo ]
verb (used with object),mis·did, mis·done, mis·do·ing.
to do badly or wrongly; botch.
verb (used without object),mis·did, mis·done, mis·do·ing.
Obsolete. to behave improperly.
Origin of misdo
1Other words from misdo
- mis·do·er, noun
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How to use misdo in a sentence
When Aunt Maria made her next visit they told her the story of their misdoing.
Holiday Stories for Young People | VariousMr. Becker obeyed this order, and as the flag fluttered down the captain received an account of the crew's misdoing from the mate.
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea | Morgan RobertsonThey explained the meeting with the steamer and Seldom's misdoing; then requested information about the salvage laws.
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea | Morgan RobertsonMary always said she would not believe dishonour and deliberate misdoing on Luke's part.
The Story of Bawn | Katharine TynanAnd when the serving-men were gone, much they solaced themselves with kisses, but no other misdoing was there between them.
Tales from the Old French | Various
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