First Known Use: 14th century
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1miscreant
adjective mis·cre·ant \ˈmis-krē-ənt\
Definition of MISCREANT
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: depraved, villainous <miscreant behavior>
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Origin of MISCREANT
Middle English miscreaunt, from Anglo-French mescreant, present participle of mescreire to disbelieve, from mes- + creire to believe, from Latin credere — more at creed
2miscreant
noun
: a person who does something that is illegal or morally wrong
Full Definition of MISCREANT
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: one who behaves criminally or viciously
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First Known Use of MISCREANT
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noun mis·cre·ant \ˈmis-krē-ənt\
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