misken

English

/mɪsˈkɛn/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To mistake one for another; mistake in point of knowledge or recognition; misconceive.
  • (transitive) To fail to know; be ignorant or unaware of; appear to be ignorant of.
  • (transitive) To misunderstand; mistake; have the wrong idea of.
  • (reflexive) To esteem oneself incorrectly; have a false or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's position.
  • (transitive) To fail to recognise or identify.
  • (transitive) To refuse to acknowledge; disown; repudiate; pass over; ignore; disregard; neglect; overlook; disavow; disclaim; disown; deny.
  • (transitive) To fail to mention.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *miskennen inherited from Old English *miscennan prefix from English ken (perceive, house, know).

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ken

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perceive, house, know

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