† misˈdain, v. Obs.
[See mis-1 9. But cf. misdeem.]
trans. To be mistrustful of. So misˈdainful a. dial., suspicious.
1558 Goodman How to Obey 201 Papistes..Of whom to be misdained or slandered, is in the eyes of the godly, no small commendation. 1879 [see misdeemful]. |