Misrehearse

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To rehearse or quote incorrectly. transitive

    "If the Approver misrehearse the appellee , either by his name, or the colour of his horse , he shall be hanged incontinent"

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"If the Approver misrehearse the appellee , either by his name, or the colour of his horse , he shall be hanged incontinent"

Etymology

From mis- + rehearse.

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