misˈdealing, vbl. n.
[mis-1 3.]
Wrong or improper dealing; † wrong-doing, evil conduct.
| 1561 J. Daus tr. Bullinger on Apoc. (1573) 14 b, Let us take heede that we put not Gods so great benefites from vs through our owne misdealynges. 1571 Golding Calvin on Ps. xxxiv. 15 To abstein from al misdealing and to enure themselves to weldoing. 1587 ― De Mornay xx. (1592) 319 They..which refreyne from misdealing for feare of mans Lawe. 1863 H. Cox Instit. i. x. 229 Misdealings with the public revenue. 1902 Westm. Gaz. 4 Feb. 3/2 Captain N.., as an old cavalry officer, could not stomach the scandalous misdealing with horses that had taken place. |