† misˈcredent Obs.
[Alteration of miscreant after L. crēdent-em (see credent). Cf. It. miscredente.]
= miscreant n.
| 1480 Robt. Deuyll (1827) 49 The myscredaunte Sarasyns. 1577 Stanyhurst Descr. Irel. in Holinshed (1808) VI. 36 A dungeon appointed for offendors and miscredents. 1847 Halliwell, Miscredent, a miscreant. Devon. |