Definition of amiss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: in a mistaken way : wrongly
If you think he is guilty, you judge amiss.
b
: astray
Something had gone amiss.
2
: in a faulty way : imperfectly
practiced more so as not to play the piece amiss
amiss
adjectiveDefinition of amiss (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of amiss was in the 13th century
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