miscreance

noun

mis·​cre·​ance

ˈmiskrēən(t)s

plural -s

: misbelief

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mescreaunce, from Middle French mescreance, from mes- mis- entry 1 + creance belief, trust, confidence

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