"misspense" meaning in English

See misspense in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From mis- + spense, shortened form of expense. Etymology templates: {{af|en|mis-|spense}} mis- + spense Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} misspense (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Improper spending; waste. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Related terms: misspend

Alternative forms

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