† misdeˈmeaning, vbl. n. Obs.
[mis-1 3.]
Misconduct, misdemeanour.
| 1487 Rolls of Parlt. VI. 389/1 For othre misdemenyng of the said John Morys ayenst your Highnesse. 1492 Plumpton Corr. (Camden) 265 Consideringe the said Dame Joyce was innocent, & nothinge knowinge of his misdemeaninge. 1562–3 Act 5 Eliz. c. 9 §7 Heinous Perjuries and other Offences and Misdemeaninges. 1625 [see misbeing s.v. mis-1 3]. 1706 Phillips (ed. Kersey), Misdemeanour, a misdemeaning, or behaving one's self ill. |