MISPRISION


Meaning of MISPRISION in English

n. 1 a misreading, misunderstanding, etc. 2 (usu. foll. by of) a failure to appreciate the value of a thing. 3 archaic contempt.

[ MISPRIZE after MISPRISION(1) ]

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