English Explanatory Dictionary

misfare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To go astray; to transgress, to sin.
  2. To fare badly; to be unlucky.
noun
  1. Misfortune, ill fate.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈfɛː/ /ˈmɪsfɛː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misfare.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misfare2.wav

Word forms

misfare misfares misfaring misfared

Etymology

From Old English misfaran, corresponding to mis- + fare.

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