misleared

adjective

mis·​leared ˌmis-ˈlird How to pronounce misleared (audio) -ˈlerd How to pronounce misleared (audio)
chiefly Scotland

Word History

Etymology

mis- + lear to learn

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misleared was in 1560

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Cite this Entry

“Misleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misleared. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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