Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • An obsolete form of misconstrue.

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  • For example, he gives us _misconster_, and says, "This is not a mis-spelling or loose spelling of 'misconstrue,' but the old form of the word."

    The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 Various

  • The case being thus stated concerning the present Narrative or Journal, I hope no person for the future will asperse or misconster the sincerity of my Intentions, in relation to the publick.

    Bucaniers of America: 1685

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