misbeliever en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mɪsbɪˈlivɚ/ (General-American)
- /mɪsbɪˈliːvə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Middle English misbilevere, equivalent to misbelieve + -er.
Meanings
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Someone who holds a bad or wrong belief; a heretic, an unbeliever.
We are placed in the country […] where we feare the menaces wherewith she threatneth all mis-beleevers, or follow her promises.
, II.12
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| misbelievers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |