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Miscast

//mɪsˈkæst// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Erroneously cast not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    An erroneous cast or reckoning.
Verb
  1. 1
    To cast or reckon incorrectly. intransitive, transitive
  2. 2
    cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role wordnet
  3. 3
    To cast or direct erroneously or improperly. intransitive, transitive

    "to miscast a glance"

  4. 4
    To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  5. 5
    To make an error when casting a vote.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

Etymology 2

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

Etymology 3

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

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