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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

mistell en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /mɪsˈtɛl/
  • mĭs-tĕlʹ

Etymology

From mis- + tell, the latter being a messaging command on certain chat networks.

Meanings

  1. A message sent to the incorrect recipient in an instant messaging program or online game.

Forms

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mistells Number=Plur lexicographic

mistell en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /mɪsˈtɛl/
  • mĭs-tĕlʹ

Etymology

From mis- + tell, the latter being a messaging command on certain chat networks.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To tell inaccurately.

Forms

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mistold Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
mistold Tense=Past lexicographic
mistelling Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
mistells Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic