Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MIS-CON'STRUE
MIS-CON-STRUC'TIONMIS-CON'STRU-ED
MIS-CON'STRUE, v.t.
To interpret erroneously either words or things. It is important not to misconstrue the Scripture. Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent. Dryden. A virtuous emperor was much affected to find his actions misconstrued. Addison.
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