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misspell

verb mis·spell \ˌmis-ˈspel\

: to spell (a word or name) incorrectly

Full Definition of MISSPELL

transitive verb
:  to spell incorrectly
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First Known Use of MISSPELL

1655
MISSPELL Defined for Kids

misspell

verb mis·spell \mis-ˈspel\
mis·spelledmis·spell·ing

Definition of MISSPELL for Kids

:  to spell in an incorrect way

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