noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who errs; sin.

   "[…] these errings and strayings are here, according to the language of Scripture, compared to those of sheep, and lost sheep."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of err form-of, gerund, participle, present
2. 2
   present participle and gerund of er form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   capable of making an error wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aberrantabroadadriftamissaskewastray

Example

More examples

"[…] these errings and strayings are here, according to the language of Scripture, compared to those of sheep, and lost sheep."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the verb err.

Etymology 2

From the verb er.

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