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misdeal
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1746, "to make an error in dealing (cards);" from mis- (1) + deal (v.). The noun in this sense is attested from 1850. The original verbal sense (late 15c.) was "to distribute unfairly."
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Misdeal \Mis*deal"\, n. The act of misdealing; a wrong distribution of cards to the players.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Misdeal '' (French: Maldone '') is a 1928 French silent drama film directed by Jean Grémillon and starring Charles Dullin , Marcelle Dullin and Geymond Vital . The film's sets were designed by art director André Barsacq . A wealthy young man flees from ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Incorrect dealing or distribution. vb. (context transitive English) To deal or distribute wrongly.
Usage examples of misdeal.
The sense of ills misdealt for blisses blanks the mien most queenly, Self-smitings kill self-joys.
But even so, Jan Bronski shuffled with an insane frenzy and misdealt twice, but I let it pass.